Job Description

About The Role

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Be part of a truly 'Good' school now striving to be 'Outstanding' with a dedicated staff team.



You will be instrumental in our vision "At Ark Kings Academy, every individual will develop the character to thrive in life, education and employment."



We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to provide high-quality 1:1 support for a pupil with additional learning needs, as well as supporting children more broadly where appropriate. In this role, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to help create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver tailored support that meets the individual needs of a pupil, helping them to access the curriculum, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential both academically and socially.



To contribute to a workplace culture which has safeguarding and child protection at its heart.

Benefits

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+ 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.
+ Free soup in Autumn/Winter terms
+ Free fruit in Spring/Summer terms

Ark Kings are deeply committed to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, which is why we offer an additional leave of absence day for personal commitments, along with a two-week October half-term--providing our staff with extra time to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. These initiatives, alongside our comprehensive support systems, contribute to our well above national average benchmark for staff wellbeing and workload, as highlighted in our latest staff survey. By prioritising the wellbeing of our team, we foster a positive and supportive working environment where staff feel valued, motivated, and empowered to deliver their best for our pupils.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark

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About Us

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We are an all-through school serving the local community with pupils from Nursery - Year 11. Our mission is to create a school in which every child thrives, academically and socially.



Over the past 2 years we have made remarkable progress, moving from an Inadequate Ofsted rating to a Good. This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our staff with Ofsted commenting that pupils "understand the high expectations that staff have for them and strive to meet with". The strengths of our school include:


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Behaviour:

Our pupils know the school rules of, 'ready, respectful and safe' and demonstrate these qualities in their behaviour towards each other and their teachers.
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An ambitious curriculum:

Our well-sequenced curriculum, spanning early years to Year 11, ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, receive a high-quality education.
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Reading strength:

Our effective teaching strategies empower pupils to become fluent readers, setting them up for success in their academic journey.
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Personal development

: At Ark Kings Academy, we prioritize personal development, preparing our pupils for their future roles as responsible citizens.
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Attendance

: Our pupils and parents recognise the importance of high attendance, and at secondary, we sit above the national average.

Visit

arkkingsacademy.org/jobs

learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion:

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.

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 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.


Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.