Teaching Assistant

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Twice as many training days

Weekly staff training

Coaching for every teacher

Professional development

Subject-specific knowledge development

Leisure centre access

School counsellor access

Job summary

Ark Acton is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join its team from September 2026. The role reports to the Assistant Principal and focuses on supporting teaching, learning and pupil wellbeing across the academy.

The position is part-time during term time, with a permanent contract. Salary on the Ark Support Staff Scale – Grade 5 FTE £31,083 - £34,857, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and a supportive school culture.

Qualifications

• Supporting teaching, learning and pupil wellbeing across the academy.
• You will work alongside teaching staff to support pupils in making strong academic progress, developing confidence and achieving their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the academy.
• Contribute to pupil wellbeing and a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Job description

About The Role

Teaching Assistant – Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Reports to: Assistant Principal

Responsible for: Supporting teaching, learning and pupil wellbeing across the academy.

Start date: September 2026

Term: Permanent, Term Time Only

Salary: Ark Support Staff Scale – Grade 5 FTE £31,083 - £34,857

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils, teachers and families to create a positive, inclusive and purposeful learning environment.

You will work alongside teaching staff to support pupils in making strong academic progress, developing confidence and achieving their full potential. You will contribute to a culture of high expectations, excellent behaviour and strong relationships, ensuring every pupil can access learning and succeed.

Benefits

• Twice as many training days as standard
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
• Coaching for every teacher
• Access to high-quality, regular professional development
• Subject-specific knowledge development
• Free use of our leisure centre
• Access to the school counsellor
• Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

About Us

Ark Acton is a good school, and we are on a mission to make it a great school. From a strong sapling to a mighty oak. Be part of our growth.

At Ark Acton we think teaching is the best job in the world.

We are heavily committed to staff welfare and development, and this includes:

• weekly staff training and coaching for every teacher
• Subject-specific knowledge development
• free use of our leisure centre
• access to the school counsellor

We have high expectations for our pupils – and our staff – but we know that by working as a team and committing to our mission we can shape the future.

Visit arkacton.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion: link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. link.