Teaching Assistant

Ark; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Dickens Primary Academy in Portsmouth is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support the learning and development of pupils across the school day. You will help implement lesson activities, monitor progress, and support classroom routines in collaboration with teachers.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ TA experience, experience with children with diverse learning, physical and social needs, and strong interpersonal skills to work well with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a teaching assistant.
• Experience with children with specific learning, physical and social needs.
• Be a good team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Have high expectations of pupil behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Assist the learning and development of students.
• Support classroom activities and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Teaching assistant experience

Teamwork

Behaviour expectations

Interpersonal skills

Experience with SEND

Job description

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join a dedicated team of staff at Ark Dickens Primary Academy.

We are seeking passionate, experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant who will be responsible for assisting the learning and development of students.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a teaching assistant,
• Have worked with children with specific learning, physical and social needs.
• Be a good team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Have high expectations of pupil behaviour.
• Contribute to the ethos of a friendly, happy school, in which the personal development and well-being is given the highest priority and where both academic and personal qualities of children are recognised and valued.

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts - offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

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

About Us

Ark Dickens is a lovely school in the heart of Portsmouth. We are a two-form entry primary academy, which became part of the Ark network in September 2014. We are a school with high aspirations and expectations to 'Be Our Best' in all that we do. This reflects our ethos of ensuring every child is provided with every opportunity to reach their potential.

At our school, staff wellbeing and support is of paramount importance to us. Staff are given countless opportunities as well as tailored training geared towards individual professional development. We offer a collaborative setting ensuring that staff receive responsive feedback and colleagues are encouraged to learn from one another. Hard work will never go unappreciated at Ark Dickens, where there is a spirit of recognition and reward. Our school is a rewarding and fulfilling place to work.

Visit arkdickensprimary.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

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.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.