Graduate Teaching Assistant – Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Ark Little Ridge is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings. Our last Ofsted inspection identified us as a GOOD school with OUTSTANDING features.
As part of the Ark schools network we are committed to making sure that every child has access to a great education and real choices in life. We know that great schools need great staff, which is why we offer you the very best training and support at every stage of your career.
Young people need your support now more than ever, and as an Ark Graduate Teaching Assistant you’ll be a pillar of strength to not only the students, but to the school and community after what has been a turbulent and uncertain time.
In this incredibly rewarding role you’ll be supporting pupils/students, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children are able to flourish, get back on track and fulfil their potential. You will support learning through the delivery of specific learning and structured academic intervention programmes to small groups of students/pupils. You will also provide cover for classroom teachers, using lessons planned by a teacher or supervise work set by a teacher.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.
If you have a passion for education, we can offer you support and challenge to develop further. By joining the Ark schools network you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership, large retail discounts as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects.
In addition, after a successful year in the role, there may also be an opportunity to develop your career further by applying to join the ARK teacher training program. This is our school based training programme which provides a perfect start to a wonderful and rewarding career in teaching.
Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions and/or would like to arrange a visit please contact Mr D Lennard on 01424 752266, or email info@arklittleridgeprimary.org
To apply please go to http://arklittleridgeprimary.org/vacancies. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 1st September 2021
Location: Hastings
Start date: 1st September 2021
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2022
Working Pattern: Annualised hours contract 40 hours per week,
term time plus two weeks
Salary: £19,312 per annum
Closing date for Applications: Wednesday 1st September 2021
Interviews: Wednesday 8th September 2021
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.
Job Description - Graduate Teaching Assistant
Young people need your support now more than ever, and as an Ark Graduate Teaching Assistant you’ll be a pillar of strength to not only the students, but to the school and community after what has been a turbulent and uncertain time.
In this incredibly rewarding role you’ll be supporting pupils/students, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children are able to flourish, get back on track and fulfil their potential.
You will support learning through the delivery of specific learning and structured academic intervention programmes to small groups of students/pupils. You will also provide cover for classroom teachers, using lessons planned by a teacher or supervise work set by a teacher.
This is a fantastic opportunity to 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 and academic programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence
• Assist with whole class teaching, under the direction of a qualified teacher
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives
• Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively
• Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions
• Observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance
• Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards
• 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 Ark network data protection rules and procedures
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels 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.
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Graduate Teaching Assistant - 12m fixed term with possible progression
Graduate Teaching Assistant - 12m fixed term with possible progression
Location: Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Salary: £ 19,312 - £ 19,312