The Supply Register is the newly appointed managed service provider for Ark Schools and their 39 Academies in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth, supporting the Trust with all their supply and temporary staffing requirements. As part of this service, we are currently recruiting for Graduate Teaching Assistants to work at our academies throughout London.
Key Responsibilities
Learning Support and teaching
- Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence
- Mentor students on a 1:1 and group basis, as well as planning and leading a series of booster and intervention sessions to tackle difficult topics.
- Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance.
- Assist with whole class teaching.
- Attend departmental co planning to understand the curriculum and support in its development.
- 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
- Adapt and develop resources for EAL and SEND pupils, ensuring their safety and enabling them to access the curriculum.
- Assist in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards.
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 Arks data protection rules and procedures
- Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority 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
Person Specification
Essential
- A degree in the subject you are applying for.
- Right to work in UK.
- Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil.
- To be a learner and continually seek professional development opportunities.
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working with children in a tutoring or classroom capacity.
- Experience managing children in a formal setting.
For your information or to find out about what other roles we are currently recruiting for please give us a call on 0208 058 8960 (option 1)
