Primary Co-Teacher (Teaching Assistant)
Ark Globe Academy
Reports to: Assistant Principal for Inclusion
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: Grade 5 (£24,318-£27,530)
Hours: 08:00am-16:30, 39 weeks (Term time + 1 week)
It’s an exciting time to join Ark Globe Academy as we strive for excellence.
Our recent success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff and the high aspirations we promote throughout the school.
We are looking to recruit inspirational and highly motivated Primary Co-Teacher (Teaching Assistant) for our Primary school. The appointed candidates will support individuals and groups of pupils within a class, delivering high quality interventions to ensure pupils make outstanding academic progress.
You will join us in ensuring that our children continue to receive the very best teaching to maximise their potential in the future. We are looking for someone who strongly believes they can take a leading role within the school and the next step of their career.
Our ideal candidate will:
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have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
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have excellent English and mathematical skills
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be highly motivated, innovative and eager to learn
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show high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the academy and its pupils can achieve
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be fully committed to Ark Globe’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses
The Role
To provide outstanding support to our class teachers and the academy to ensure our pupils make rapid academic progress and fulfil their potential.
Key responsibilities
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Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning and academic programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence
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Assist with whole class teaching, under the direction of a Primary teacher
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Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives
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Support and teach students on a 1:1 and small group basis, as well as teaching intervention sessions to identified pupils
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Observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance
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Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery
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Supervise pupils in the playgrounds, dining hall etc and assist with general pastoral care
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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
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Deliver extra-curricular activities to pupils
Learning Support
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Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils in the school, including those with physical, learning and behaviour difficulties
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Work with teachers to assess the needs of individual children
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Work with the Inclusion Lead and other teachers to implement intervention plans and develop resources for pupils who have identified needs
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Plan, deliver and review 1:1 / small group interventions for pupils
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Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance to class teachers and leaders
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Assist with whole class teaching when appropriate
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Assist with behaviour management within and outside the classroom.
Other support
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Assist with follow-through strategies for related services, e.g., speech and language therapy, occupational therapy etc
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Maintain pupil and family confidentiality
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Attend regular meetings and training, as required
Other
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Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Primary Principal and SLT
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Contribute towards the wider academy objectives and improvements
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Carry out first aid duties and undertaking fire marshal duties, if and when required
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Undertake lunch and playground duties
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Be willing to undertake appropriate training in line with contractual duties
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Attend and support out of hours’ academy events as requested e.g., summer fair, parents’ evenings
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This job description is subject to change with the agreement of the post holder
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This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the time of drafting. It cannot be read as an exhaustive list. These responsibilities will be discussed annually as part of the post holder’s annual performance review and are subject to change. However, it may be altered at any time subject to need in consultation with the post-holder subject to the Principal’s approval.
Please see the attached Job Description.
Our Culture Pyramid sets out for students, staff and parents our purpose, our beliefs and our values. This helps to set expectations for learning and behaviour in our daily lives at Ark Globe.
Visit http://arkglobe.org/vision-and-values for more details.
It is such a privilege to be part of this community. It’s a group of like-minded adults working together for the common goal: to prepare our students for university and to be leaders in their community." - Staff member at Ark Globe
Ark is one of the UK's most successful school groups with a network of 39 schools in 4 locations across the country alone, it is an international charity transforming lives through education. As part of the network, our staff can expect:
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Access to a range of discounts through the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans
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Twice as many training days as standard
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Support from a network of 39 schools across the UK
For further information, please call +44 (0)207 940 5109 or email s.yuksel@arkglobe.org or visit http://arkglobe.org/ for more information on the school.
For technical queries relating to your application, please contact the recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or recruitment@arkonline.org
Please submit your application online by visiting http://arkglobe.org/
The deadline for applications is Friday 11 October – 9am.
However, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.
Deadline: Friday 11 October 2024 – 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 16 October 2024
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.