Teaching Assistant

Ark Oval Primary Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Oval Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils, parents and teachers in a conducive learning environment. The role focuses on delivering targeted learning programmes, promoting inclusivity and supporting students with diverse needs.

The position involves assisting with Individual Education Plans, adapting resources for EAL/SEND pupils, mentoring students, and providing class cover as required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil learning through delivery of specific learning programmes and high expectations while encouraging independence and confidence
• Promote inclusion and collaborative pupil work
• Work with the SENCO and teachers to assess needs and implement Individual Education Plans
• Adapt and develop resources for EAL and SEND pupils ensuring safety and curriculum access
• Mentor students 1:1 and in groups; plan and lead booster and intervention sessions
• Observe, record and feedback pupil performance information
• Assist in creating curriculum materials and display boards
• Provide class cover and support behaviour management to meet objectives
• Assist with learning objectives in liaison with teachers
• Support pupils outside the classroom (e.g., computer lab, library)
• Supervise pupils on playgrounds and during trips; provide general pastoral care
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts with confidence and diplomacy
• Work with Ark network academies to share best practices

Job description

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children make good academic progress. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Support

• Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence
• Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively
• Work with the SENCO and other teachers to assess the needs of individual children, contribute to and implement Individual Education Plans
• Adapt and develop resources for EAL and SEND pupils, ensuring their safety and enabling them to access the curriculum
• Assist with follow-through for related services (speech/language/physical therapy etc.)
• Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions to tackle difficult topics
• Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance
• Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards
• Assist with whole class teaching
• Provide class cover for the teacher
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives

• Assist pupils' achievement outside of the classroom, e.g. computer lab, library

Support for the school

• Supervise pupils in playgrounds, lunchrooms etc and assist with general pastoral care
• Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out of school activities as required within contract hours, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher

Other

• Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
• Ensure compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy
• Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required

This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.