Teaching Assistant
London£31,083 per yearFull-time
About the role
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About The Role
Teaching Assistant – Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Reports to: Assistant Principal
Responsible for: Supporting teaching, learning and pupil wellbeing across the
academy.
Start date: September 2026
Term: Permanent, Term Time Only
Salary: Ark Support Staff Scale – Grade 5 FTE £31,083 - £34,857
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils, teachers and
families to create a positive, inclusive and purposeful learning environment.
You will work alongside teaching staff to support pupils in making strong academic
progress, developing confidence and achieving their full potential. You will
contribute to a culture of high expectations, excellent behaviour and strong
relationships, ensuring every pupil can access learning and succeed.-
Benefits
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- Twice as many training days as standard
- Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
- Coaching for every teacher
- Access to high-quality, regular professional development
- Subject-specific knowledge development
- Free use of our leisure centre
- Access to the school counsellor
- Click hereto find out more about the benefits we offer.
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About Us
Ark Acton is a good school, and we are on a mission to make it a great school. From a strong sapling to a mighty oak. Be part of our growth.
At Ark Acton we think teaching is the best job in the world.
We are heavily committed to staff welfare and development, and this includes:
- weekly staff training and coaching for every teacher
- Subject-specific knowledge development
- free use of our leisure centre
- access to the school counsellor
We have high expectations for our pupils – and our staff – but we know that by working as a team and committing to our mission we can shape the future.
Visitarkacton.org/jobsto learn more about us.Diversity and inclusion: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.link.