• Careers Site Advertising End Date
    02 Feb 2026
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    Teaching Assistant
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    £28,143 - £29,843 per year
  • Contract Type
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  • Working Pattern
    Term-Time
  • Role Category
    Education Support
  • Schools/Network
    Ark Priory Primary Academy
  • Phase
    Primary
  • 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. 

    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 

    • 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.) 

    • Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance 

    • 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.  

    If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact [email protected] or telephone 020 3110 0717

  • 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

  • We are a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. We offer an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. We had a highly successful first year and was graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2015).
     
    Our mission “to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice”, is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of ‘Explore, Endeavour and Excel’ – today we lay the foundations for tomorrow’s success. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our ‘Ark Priory child’.
     
    Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated.
     
    Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path.
     
    Visit arkpriory.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.
     
    Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience. 

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