Teaching Assistant - Ark Ayrton Primary Academy. Job in Portsmouth Education & Training Jobs

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy & Nursery is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils and contribute to a positive learning environment. The successful candidate will foster relationships with children, helping them achieve their potential and making a real impact in their educational journey. The role involves working closely with teachers and understanding the various learning strategies that enhance children's educational experience.

Benefits

2.5% higher salaries than the main pay scale

Twice the training days compared to standard

Generous pension scheme

Access to employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in establishing successful relationships with students.
• A caring and positive approach.
• Commitment to uphold high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and teachers in the learning environment.
• Implement strategies to improve learning and behavior.
• Help manage and maintain good behavior routines.

Skills

Establishing successful learning relationships

Positive and calm nature

Passion for pupil potential

Understanding learning strategies

Behaviour management

Job description

Description

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy & Nursery

Teaching Assistant

Location: Southsea Hampshire

Salary: Ark Scale 3: Pay Points 25

Actual

(FTE)

Contract: Fixed Term

Hours: 35.5 hours per week

Closing date: 22 nd May 2025

At Ark Ayrton we encourage all members of the school to work towards giving our pupils the best possible start in life. Join us in shaping brighter futures including your own.

About 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.

Our ideal candidate:

• Have experience of establishing successful learning relationships with a variety of pupils
• Have a helpful positive calm and caring nature
• Have genuine passion and belief in the potential of every pupil
• Be able to understand and implement particular strategies and methods to help pupils to improve their learning and enjoyment of learning
• Be able to help implement the necessary routines and patterns to establish good behaviour management within the school
• Be committed to Ark Ayrtons ethos of high expectation

About our school:

Ark Ayrton are a two form entry primary school and nursery situated in the heart of Portsmouth close to the sea. We have high expectations of our children and for our children of what they can achieve. Our priorities are to ensure all children are here safe happy and learning well at all times.

This means we also have high expectations of ourselves our parents and carers and the other people who work with us in improving outcomes for our children. We work closely with our partners and challenge each other openly and honestly to be sure we never lose sight of the vision and the job to be done in achieving excellence for all.

We have a strong and dedicated staff team at Ayrton all ready to provide the best education and environment for the children to thrive in every day. We have a bespoke Curriculum written by us for our children and we are passionate and relentless in ensuring that there is something for everyone ay Ark Ayrton.

Find out more about us by visiting .

We offer:

• Support and challenge to develop you further
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard and comprehensive CPD.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards a scheme offering savings from over 3000 major retailers
• Interestfree loans up to 5000 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.

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.

How to apply:

Please visit and submit your application. The deadline for this vacancy is Thursday 22 nd May 2025. The full job description can be found here.

Please note: We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly advised.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for any questions please callor email Lauren Boxall .

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Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility we follow a rigorous selection process which will include questions about safeguarding. This process is outlined here but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.

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. Nondisclosure 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. To read more about Arks safer recruitment process please click this link.

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. To know more about Arks diversity and inclusion commitments please click on this link.

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Employment Type : Intern
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 23723 - 24790