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Learning Support Assistant to work collaboratively with the English Deparment

Learning Support Assistant to work collaboratively with the English Deparment

Ark Academy

Brent

  • £20,027 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Ark inner london support scale 5 pt 5 actual starting salary
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
1 September 2020
Apply by:
8 June 2020

Job overview

Opportunity to join an ‘Outstanding’ all-through academy specialising in mathematics & citizenship.

Start date: September 2020
Salary:  Scale 5 pt 5 £22,800 (£20,027.62 actual pro rata salary – 36hrs per week 40 weeks per annum)
Contract:  fixed contract to 31/08/2021
Location: Wembley, London
Nearest Tube station: Wembley Park (Jubilee/Metropolitan)
Deadline: 9am on Monday 8 June 2020
Interviews: will be arranged on an ongoing basis so early application is recommended.
Ofsted: Outstanding (2010)

Ark Academy is an all-through school based in Wembley, set against the backdrop of the iconic Wembley Stadium, with excellent transport links.

We are currently seeking a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), who will provide specific and direct support to children with Special Educational needs or a Disability (SEND) in the English department, ensuring that these children make good progress in the mainstream curriculum.  You will work alongside the SENCo and class teachers to provide in-class support and small-group teaching in Key Stage 3-4.

A calm and patient manner is essential, as is a nurturing approach. Prior knowledge of the English curriculum would be favorable. A good understanding of the academy’s teaching and learning and behaviour policies are desirable, and specific training will be provided to support you in the role.  Liaising with the SENCo, class teachers and the parents of the children will all form part of your role.

This role would suit an applicant interested in pursuing teacher training, or someone dedicated to the small-group teaching of children with SEND.

As a member of Ark Academy you will receive support and professional development geared towards excellence.

Our successful behaviour policies treat student behaviour not as the responsibility of individual teachers, but of the entire school.  This ensures as a member of Ark Academy, your time is never wasted dealing with discipline. Our students know what is expected of them, allowing students to focus on learning and our staff to focus on what they do best.

Ark is one of the UK's most successful school groups with a network of 35 schools in 4 locations across the country, it is an international charity transforming lives through education. As a central part of the network, our staff can expect:

• Access to a range of discounts through the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans 

• Twice as many training days as standard 

• Support from a network of 35 schools across the UK

 Visit  http://arkacademy.org/ for more information on the school or contact our Recruitment Manager Denise McKenna d.mckenna@arkacademy.org    

Please submit your application online by 9am on Monday 8 June 2020 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.  

Deadline: 9am on Monday 8 June 2020
Start date: 1 September 2020
Interviews: will be arranged on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies.  In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.


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About Ark Academy

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  • Ark Academy
  • Bridge Road, Wembley
  • Middlesex
  • HA9 9JP
  • United Kingdom
+44 208 385 4370

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About Ark Academy

Ark Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational all-through academy for 3 to 18-year-olds in Wembley, London. It opened its primary school in September 2008 and its secondary school in September 2010. Ark Academy is recently rated as one of the top 100 non-selective state schools in England.

The school motto - ‘Civitas' - is at our core and will be seen everywhere around the school. We pride ourselves for being first and foremost citizens and this is what binds us together. The academy believes in high aspirations, high motivation and high achievement for all. We want our students to grow into rounded, confident, ambitious young people who aspire to high achievement and will make a mark on the world, and our staff to be striving to constantly deliver the best possible education and experience to all our pupils. Hence, we hold staff development of the utmost importance. In order to deliver the best training and network events, we offer twice as many training days as standard.

Ark Academy has at its core the pursuit of highest standards possible in education. We believe in high aspirations, high motivation and high achievement for all. Through our extended curriculum and community life we seek to meet the needs of the whole person. Civitas - citizenship - is at our core. We will build a community of civic pride and social justice in which all members are equally valued. We are committed to the service of young people and help them play their full part in society.

In light of this we aim to:

  • Provide every student with the knowledge, skills, self belief and motivation to be successful in their learning and lives
  • Welcome, value and respect all who come to the school
  • Build a community based on justice and a sense of personal responsibility
  • Provide opportunities for all to experience Civitas whilst developing a spirit of tolerance and understanding for all cultures, traditions and faiths
  • Promote dialogue and co-operation with the wider community


The DNA of Ark Academy

The DNA of Ark Academy is based on the six pillars of Ark Schools and developed into our own unique feel generated by a genuine buy in for our core values. Our values are also underpinned by our habits and ‘the way we do things around here’. We believe that in Ark Academy the following principles are tangible and central to achieving our mission from Reception through to Year 13:

1. High expectations

2. Excellent teaching

3. Knowing every child

4. Depth for breadth

5. Exemplary behaviour

6. Always learning

Curriculum

Our curriculum model is based on the values as outlined in the Ark Academy DNA. Depth for breadth confirms our emphasis on firm foundations in English, mathematics and science which are supported by a broad range of subjects throughout KS3 and a balanced option process in KS4.

With 30 periods per week of formal classes (55minutes per lesson) we are able to provide every student with a rich and varied curriculum, supplemented by an extended curriculum including both enrichment sessions and study support..

Ofsted

In their first full inspection of Ark Academy, Ofsted inspectors have rated the academy as an outstanding school with outstanding capacity for sustained further improvement. Ofsted’s main conclusion was that:

“The new school has quickly established high expectations and secured impressive progress in the short period since opening. Pupils make outstanding progress in their studies. They greatly enjoy coming to school and attendance is high. Pupils behave well and they respond enthusiastically to the growing team of dedicated staff. Relationships between adults and pupils are very positive and help to promote above average attainment.”

Read more about Ofsted's observations or see the the full report.

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