Graduate Teaching Assistant

Ark Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Battersea (6-minutes' walk from Clapham Junction station).
Salary: Inner London, Grade 5, £27,687 - £31,344 (Actual salary £23,815-£26961)

Contract: Fixed term contract.

Working hours: 36 hours per week.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Closing date: 27.09.24

Interview date: week commencing 30.09.24

At Ark John Archer, we are looking to recruit a Graduate Teaching Assistant who is committed to providing learning support to pupils and small groups who need it the most. We need exceptional graduates who will be inspirational role models to our pupils and work with both teachers and the wider school community to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which children make rapid academic progress.

This is a great opportunity for those wishing to pursue a career in primary teaching and could lead to the opportunity of training to be a teacher with the Ark Teacher Training programme in 2026-27. Our recent Graduate Co-Teachers have successfully gained a place on the programme and are now working towards Qualified Teaching Status with us. We invest in our teachers as they aspire to continually develop their practice and become outstanding practitioners and leaders.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• a 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 understanding how and when to take appropriate action.
• a belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background and context.
• a professional outlook, detail orientated and able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• the ability to work collaboratively within a team, as well as using own initiative.
• a helpful, positive, patient and caring nature.
• an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion.
• a flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement.

View the full job description and person specification here.

About Ark John Archer

Ark John Archer Primary Academy is a vibrant and happy community school serving Battersea and Wandsworth, located just a few minutes' walk from Clapham Junction station.

All staff at Ark John Archer Primary Academy are committed to giving our pupils the very best start in life. We have a clear set of values which underpin this mission. Our values are Respect, Aspiration, Kindness, Community, Resilience and Achievement. You will see these values around our school building, and they are woven into teaching and learning. Our values help our pupils to develop as confident learners and to become the best that they can be.

At Ark John Archer Primary Academy we are proud to serve the local community, which is representative of this busy and exciting area in London. Our pupils come from many different backgrounds and cultures; we all learn together, and everyone is valued, supported and encouraged.

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We offer:

• admissions priority for children of school staff.
• salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• twice as many training days as standard.
• generous pension scheme.
• access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• gym discounts - offering up to 40%.
• access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

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How to apply:

To apply, please submit an application via the Ark online recruitment portal by 9am on Friday 27 th September . If you have any questions, concerns or time constraints with this deadline please contact us directly. For any technical issues, please contact our system support team by clicking the chat function on the bottom right of the advert screen.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised on the level of response. Early application is strongly advised.

We welcome and encourage visits to the school. To arrange, or for further information, please contact the school office on

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 link .

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.