Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant

Ark John Keats Academy Primary Graduate Teaching Assistant Location:

Enfield – easily accessible from central, north, and east London, as well as surrounding areas. Salary: Ark

Support Band 4 point 3 (Outer London) ranging from point 3-7 (£25,633 £27,245) depending on experience. Working pattern:

Full-time term time only Hours & Work Pattern:

Monday – Friday 08.00 – 17.00 Term Time Only Contract:

Permanent Start date:

December 2024 Closing date:

Monday 11 th

November 2024. We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Interviews : Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Ark John Keats is an exceptional school looking to hire exceptional people. About the role: We are looking for ambitious and committed

Graduate

Teaching Assistants

to join our Primary team. This is an ideal role for those passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential and make excellent academic progress and is also a good opportunity for anyone considering entering the teaching profession long term. Our GTA are responsible for: Supporting the teaching team by providing support within the classroom. Supporting pupils with learning and reaching personalised outcomes. Supervising pupils during breaks and ensuring that they are all safe and play well together. Supporting pupils to follow our high behavioural expectations. Tutoring small groups of children to meet academic targets and lead on running interventions in and beyond the classroom. Understanding the responsibility of safeguarding pupils and reporting any concerns to the safeguarding lead We are looking for someone who aligns with our approach to curriculum and teaching, as well as our wider values. The successful candidate will work closely with our teaching staff body and inclusion department to secure excellent outcomes for our pupils. You will: Be vision aligned with our approach to curriculum and teaching. Have genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil. Have up-to-date knowledge in the curriculum area. Be motivated to continually improve standards and achieve excellence. About our school: Ark John Keats was founded in 2013 with one class of reception children. We are now a fully-fledged all-through school, running from nursery to year 13, with over 1700 children. Our school is oversubscribed, with a waiting list for every year group. Our community is composed of supportive and committed families who buy into our vision and work with us to ensure their children achieve all they are capable of in the future. We aspire all our pupils to have the academic knowledge necessary to enable them to progress to university, for pupils to have a love of learning and curiosity about the world, and for them to be polite, well-mannered young people who take responsibility for their choices and drive their own destinies. Ark John Keats is part of Ark Schools, a hugely successful network serving pupils from deprived communities. Our network shares a belief in our six pillars, find out about them

here . If you would like to find out more about us, please visit

www.arkjohnkeatsorg . We offer: Twice the number of training days as standard. 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 a bicycle. Gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym. How to get to us? Travelling by rail from central London : Our nearest overground station, Turkey Street, is a 10-minute walk from the school and stops at Seven Sisters, Stoke Newington, and Hackney Downs on the way to Liverpool Street. National Rail services are also a 10-minute walk and stop at Tottenham Hale and Hackney Downs before finishing at Liverpool Street. Travelling by car : We are easily reached by car, with most of Northeast London accessible within 30 minutes. There is free on-site parking for staff. How to apply: To apply, please visit our website via the button below. We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. For further information or to arrange a discussion, contact us at

[email protected] . 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 rigorous 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 upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this

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