Teaching Assistant
Explore,
Endeavour and Excel in an outstanding Ark School in West London
Teaching Assistant Vacancy
Reporting to: Natasha
Harper (Deputy Head)
Location: Ark Priory Primary
Academy
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term Time
Salary: £17,655 pro-rata
Disclosure level: Enhanced
Closing Date: Monday
17th June 2019
Interviews to be held:
Week commencing Monday 17th June 2019
Visits to our school are warmly
encouraged; to arrange, please call Miss Campbell on 020 3110 0717
Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an
exciting opportunity to help create an outstanding school and embark on a
rewarding career path.
Ø Looking
for a new and exciting challenge?
Ø Excited by the prospect of
helping to develop a new, growing school ?
Ø Opportunity
to work in supportive team with many opportunities for career progression.
Ark Priory
Primary Academy is a two form entry primary school that opened in September
2013. Currently it has Nursery, Reception and up to year 5 classes but is
expanding each year, so will have a Year 6 in September 2019.
Ark Priory, rated “outstanding” by Ofsted in June 2015 has exceeded
national results in KS1 assessments consistently. The academy phonics programme
is a particular strength with 100% pass rates in year 1 for three years
running. This is not, however, at the expense of a broad and rich curriculum
with the academy being a STEM partner school for the Enthuse award and
currently working towards the Artsmark for excellence in music, art and drama.
This is emphasised by the academies 4 p.m. finish time allowing children the
space to consolidate outstanding academic foundations as well as flourish as
informed and well-rounded individuals.
If you are looking for an opportunity to
contribute to propel a new school forward and be part of children’s development
at a crucial time in their life, we would love to hear from you.
Ark Priory Primary Academy aims to provide the best possible education and experience
for our pupils. Please see our website to find out more.
Our ideal candidate will:
- be a positive role model for
the pupils in their care,
- believe in the potential
of every child and be committed to seeing that every child reaches that
potential,
- be able to inspire
learning beyond the classroom, ensuring that learning doesn’t stop once
the school day ends,
·
possess the skills and
determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the children,
·
be happy to contribute to the
success of this exciting new learning community.
·
Our core values
are “courage,” “exploration,” “endeavour” and “excellence.” We take great pride in the diversity of our
student body, celebrating all backgrounds and cultures. Our community is
already very strong and we are fortunate to have a committed and supportive
parent body.
If
you are an outstanding individual who has drive and enthusiasm, and who will
relish a rewarding, new opportunity please submit an application today.
Applications
must be made by noon on Monday 17th June 2019. We will review applications as we receive
them and may contact applicants before the closing date. Interviews will
take place during the week commencing 17th June.
If you have any queries regarding your application, please contact
Miss Campbell on 020
3110 0717
Ark is committed to safeguarding
children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and
Barring Service check.
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
·
Work with the SENCO and other teachers to
assess the needs of individual children, contribute to and implement Individual
Education Plans
·
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
·
Assist
in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards
·
Assist
with whole class teaching
·
Sometimes
provide class cover for the teacher
·
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.
Person Specification: Teaching Assistant
Qualifications
·
Maths and English GCSE or
equivalent at grade C or above (or equiv)
·
Certified teach assistant
course or training or willingness to undertake this
·
Degree (desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
·
Experience establishing successful learning
relationships with students at the relevant age, treating them consistently
with respect and consideration
·
Experience of the role of a TA including;
classroom organisation and management, supporting the planning and delivery of
the curriculum, implementing behaviour and learning strategies
·
Good working knowledge of the national
curriculum
·
Good numeracy and literacy skills
·
Good administrative, organisational and
computer skills
·
Competent
with computers and other technology
·
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults
·
Able to deal with minor incidents, first aid,
and pupil’s personal health and hygiene
·
Able to speak another
language, play a musical instrument or coach a sport (desirable)
Behaviours
·
Genuine passion for and a
belief in the potential of every pupil
·
A robust awareness of
keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you
understand how and when to take appropriate action.
·
Belief that every student
should have access to an excellent education regardless of background
·
Professional outlook,
detailed orientated and able to multi task and meet deadlines
·
A team player that can
work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
·
Helpful, positive, patient
and caring nature
·
Calm and professional
under pressure
·
Understanding of the
importance of confidentiality and discretion
·
Flexible
attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement
Other
·
Right to work
in the UK
·
Commitment to
equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
·
Willingness to
undertake training
·
This post is subject
to an enhanced DBS check
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. 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.