Young people need your support now more than ever, and as an Ark Graduate Teaching Assistant you’ll be a pillar of strength to not only the students, but to the school and community after what has been a turbulent and uncertain time.

In this incredibly rewarding role you’ll be supporting pupils/students, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children are able to flourish, get back on track and fulfil their potential.

With a focus on English, you will support Year 11 outcomes through the delivery of specific learning and structured academic intervention programmes to small groups of students/pupils. You will also provide cover for classroom teachers, using lessons planned by a teacher or supervise work set by a teacher.

This is a fantastic opportunity to 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 and academic programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence
• Assist with whole class teaching, under the direction of a qualified teacher
• Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives
• Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively
• Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions
• Observe, record and feedback information on pupil performance
• Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards
• 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 Ark network data protection rules and procedures
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels 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.