At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Reception pupils in their first steps of education and inspire their learning journey.
- Company: Join Ark Victoria Academy, a school with a commitment to high expectations and pupil success.
- Benefits: Enjoy a two-week October half-term break and access to a fitness suite on-site.
- Other info: Engaged pupils who enjoy learning and supportive parents enhance the school environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team focused on professional development and staff wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Passion for education, high expectations, and a love of reading are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
About The Role
Are you ready to make a difference at the very start of a child’s learning journey? At Ark Victoria Academy, you'll be joining a school where pupils thrive at every stage of their education (Ofsted 2024). Our vibrant and diverse community is united by strong values, high expectations, and a shared commitment to ensuring success for all our pupils.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing Teaching Assistant to support our youngest learners in Reception as they take their very first steps in education.
We are looking for:
- Individuals who are passionate with high expectations of themselves and for the pupils they work with
- Teaching Assistants who share our aspirations for pupils and will inspire, challenge and motivate them to achieve
- A positive attitude, the ability to work well as part of a team and a love of reading
We can offer:
- Engaged, well-behaved pupils who love coming to school, enjoy their learning and are respectful, confident individuals
- A wide range of professional development opportunities including personalised CPD, coaching, mentoring and regular opportunities to share best practice across the academy and the Ark Network
- A staff team who truly support and care for each other
- 2 week October half-term break
- A leadership team who provide substantial support and training to their staff with a genuine focus on career progression
- The opportunities that working as part of an all-through provides including a wealth of resources, subject specialists and greater options for staff development working across the phases
- Highly supportive parents who work with the school to provide the best education for our pupils
- A genuine focus on staff wellbeing; our “Wellbeing Friday” treats have been very popular this year!
If you are ready to add further value to our team of Primary TAs and to work alongside a brilliant school leadership team, then you will find this job extremely rewarding.
Benefits
Why work for our school? We value our staff and provide a comprehensive programme of coaching and professional development for all our staff. We use our values and our virtue pathways to shape the way we work and learn together.
We take CPD seriously, which is why we offer twice the number of training days as standard. Our school’s ‘Wellbeing Wednesdays’ are a great hit – get in touch to find out more. Our staff can take advantage of our on-site fitness suite. Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering up to £1,000 a year in savings from over 3,000 major retailers. Interest‑free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or bicycles. Gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkanline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/
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 rigid 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 on the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
EYFS Primary Teaching Assistant employer: ARK
Ark Victoria Academy is dedicated to nurturing young learners with a focus on high standards. Located in a vibrant community, the school offers extensive professional development opportunities and prioritises staff wellbeing with initiatives like 'Wellbeing Wednesdays'. Join a team that values collaboration and support among colleagues.
