Teaching Assistant

Ark Acton Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,083 - 34,857; Full time

Job summary

Ark Acton Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils, teachers and families, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment. Start date is September 2026, permanent term-time role, with Ark Support Staff Scale salary.

You will work alongside teaching staff to help pupils achieve strong academic progress, develop confidence and reach their full potential, while promoting high expectations, excellent behaviour, and positive relationships across the academy.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in an education setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and families.
• Commitment to inclusive, high-expectation learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils, teachers and families to create a positive, inclusive and purposeful learning environment.
• Assist pupils in making progress, building confidence and reaching potential.
• Support behaviour and relationships to ensure all learners access learning.

Skills

Pupil support

Team collaboration

Communication

Behaviour management

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils, teachers and families to create a positive, inclusive and purposeful learning environment.
• Work alongside teaching staff to support pupils in making strong academic progress, developing confidence and achieving their full potential.
• Contribute to a culture of high expectations, excellent behaviour and strong relationships, ensuring every pupil can access learning and succeed.