Primary Teaching Assistant
Reports to: Primary Vice Principal / Year Team Leader
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Ark Isaac Newton Academy, 1 Cricklefield Pl, Ilford IG1 1FY
Hours: 36 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days)
Salary: Ark Support Staff Scale, Band 5 (£24,498-£27,961) pro rata per annum, depending on experience.
Contracts: Permanent and Fixed Term contracts available
Closing date: Ongoing
Interviews: Candidates will be contacted once shortlisted
Isaac Newton Academy is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. We opened in 2012 with our inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. Isaac Newton Academy is an all through school with students from Reception to Year 13. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success at university and beyond, and to pursue their passions and interests.
The school was founded on the belief that all students can make dramatic progress within the right environment. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making Isaac Newton a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.
We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our Big Band ensembles.
Our school won Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 Shine a Light Awards for its commitment to developing students’ communication skills and was shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 TES Awards. Our Music Department was recently shortlisted for the award for Excellence in Creative Arts at the TES School Awards 2023.
The opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to deliver outstanding support to both individuals and groups of students. To help the school maintain a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make outstanding academic progress. You will join a highly motivated team, committed to a creative and stimulating approach to teaching and learning, and to instilling in our students, a passion for learning. On appointment the role will predominantly focus on meeting the particular needs of 4 students within our early years setting, however we aim to ensure that all members of our support team possess a variety of skills so that roles can adapt over time.
Our ideal candidate will have:
· Experience of establishing successful learning relationships with a variety of students of a Primary age
· Experience of the role of a TA, in particular classroom organisation and management
· Experience of working with students with SEND
· Experience of supporting the planning and delivery of the curriculum and supporting differentiation for the individual needs of students
· Demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the academy and its students can achieve
· Demonstrate evidence of raising attainment and developing excellence
· Be a committed team player
· Be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses
· Have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of students.
This role would be suitable either for a candidate who has prior experience working with children or for a graduate who is looking to begin a career in teaching.
To apply
For further information on this brilliant opportunity as well as the fantastic benefits available, please see the job description and person specification below.
Job Description & Person Specification
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the Principal about the role, or have technical questions about the application process, please contact his Executive Assistant and HR Lead, Sam Jones at HR@isaacnewtonacademy.org. We look forward to receiving your application.
Applications will be reviewed periodically, and the school may close the vacancy early if high numbers of applications are received so early applications are advisable.
Please note that if you are shortlisted for the role that we will complete online searches as part of due diligence checks in line with KCSIE guidance.
To read more about Ark, please visit https://arkonline.org/about-us/what-we-do
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.