Graduate Teaching Assistant

Ark; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay scale (2.5% uplift)

Extra training days

Generous pension scheme

Ark rewards – savings from retailers

Interest-free loans up to £5,000

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ark Conway Primary Academy invites applications for a Graduate Teaching Assistant role for a one-year period starting November 2026. The successful candidate will support pupils in the primary curriculum, lead small group work, and deliver targeted interventions to help pupils make strong academic progress.

They will develop a detailed understanding of the curriculum, particularly reading, writing and mathematics, and learn how effective teaching, high expectations and strong routines contribute

Responsibilities

• Support learning in class and lead small group work.
• Deliver targeted interventions to help pupils progress.
• Develop understanding of the curriculum, especially reading, writing and mathematics.

Job description

About The Role

Ark Conway is looking for an ambitious and committed Graduate Teaching Assistant to join our team for one year from November 2026. This role will be supporting pupils in the primary curriculum and helping them to secure the knowledge, confidence and learning habits they need for secondary school.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who is interested in developing their understanding of teaching and learning, and who may wish to move on to a teacher training programme in the future. Historically, colleagues in similar roles have used this experience as a successful pathway into teacher training and future teaching roles.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and leaders to support learning in class, lead small group work, deliver targeted interventions and help pupils make strong academic progress. They will develop a detailed understanding of the curriculum, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics, and will learn how excellent teaching, strong routines, precise feedback and high expectations help children succeed.

At Ark Conway, we are committed to providing every pupil, regardless of background, with an excellent education and real choices in life. The Graduate Teaching Assistant will play an important role in this mission by supporting pupils to feel safe, known, challenged and successful.

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 Conway Primary Academy opened as a new primary school for 4-11 year olds in a refurbished, beautiful library on Hemlock Road, White City in September 2011. It has one form of entry and is non‑denominational and non‑selective, welcoming boys and girls of all abilities from the local area.

We pride ourselves on having the highest expectations for all pupils at the school, which results in high achievement for all. Our values‑based culture ensures a happy and respectful environment, where children develop self‑awareness and subsequently embrace learning from their mistakes.

At Ark Conway Primary Academy, every member of staff is vital. Through outstanding leadership, teaching and pastoral support, we provide an inspirational environment which celebrates success and encourages pupils to strive for excellence in everything they do.

Visit arkconway.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. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this 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.

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. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.