Graduate Teaching Assistant

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom ARK TEACHER TRAINING Full time

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: London (full list of Ark Schools here)

Salary: £26,025 to £27,687 per annum

Hours: Full time, term time only.

Contract: Fixed term, duration of the academic year.

Closing date: Recruitment ongoing - early application advised.

Starting: Rolling start dates.

About the role:

We are seeking a STEM or English Graduate Teaching Assistant, who will provide specific and direct support to pupils, ensuring that children make good progress in the curriculum. Supporting students in class on various subjects and with varying individual needs.

In this role, you will gain the experience you need to start your career in education – you will develop skills, knowledge, and expertise within the school and classroom setting. You will act as an inspirational role model, working with teachers and the wider school community to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment in which all pupils make significant progress. Most of our Graduate Teaching Assistants go on to apply for our outstanding and supportive teacher training programme, Ark Teacher Training, using their experiences and skills learned in this role to support their applications and future teaching careers.

Your main responsibilities will be:

  • To support pupils with varying learning needs and prior attainment levels in a variety of settings (whole class, small group, one to one)
  • To maintain and actively promote high academic and behavioural expectations
  • To mentor and coach pupils in the development of their self-confidence and aspirations for their future, to excel in post-secondary education
  • To work cooperatively with all staff members to support every pupil to succeed
  • To support and lead learning activities, developing the ability to teach whole classes in future

How to Apply:

Applications can be made directly through our registration page here.

Eligibility:

  • Minimum grade C or 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE or equivalent (and a science subject if you are applying for Primary) (or equivalent)
  • Hold an undergraduate degree – ideally 2:2 or above (or equivalent)
  • Hold UK right to work
  • Evidence of a commitment to working positively with young people/ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people
  • Experience of overcoming challenges successfully
  • Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct

About Ark Teacher Training

Ark Teacher Training is a school-based programme offering the perfect mixture of theory and classroom practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be - you will achieve your PGCE and QTS with us in one year. We are very proud to have received our second 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted in all categories and offer one of the most supportive and comprehensive teacher training programmes available in the UK.

Why work as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in an Ark School?

  • Develop your professional skills while earning a fair and competitive salary
  • Take part in a full range of continuous professional development (CPD) to support you to succeed in your role as a graduate teaching assistant and a future teacher trainee
  • Work with students in your degree subject specialism and/or preferred age group wherever possible
  • Observe teachers and learn more about teaching as a career
  • Co-teach/lead small group interventions (where appropriate)
  • Co-teach full classes (if appropriate)
  • Take advantage of our wellbeing resources, generous pension scheme, and Ark Rewards.


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