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Teaching Assistant

Ark Oval Primary Academy

England

  • £27,713 - £31,176 pro rata
Salary:
MPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 July 2026

Job overview

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant you will support pupils, parents, and teachers, to establish a supportive learning environment in which children make good academic progress. You will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Support

Support pupil learning through the delivery of specific learning programmes, setting high expectations whilst encouraging their independence and building their confidence
Promote inclusion, encouraging pupils to interact and work collaboratively
Work with the SENCO and other teachers to assess the needs of individual children, contribute to and implement Individual Education Plans
Adapt and develop resources for EAL and SEND pupils, ensuring their safety and enabling them to access the curriculum
Assist with follow-through for related services (speech/language/physical therapy etc.)
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 in creating materials for curriculum delivery and display boards
Assist with whole class teaching
Provide class cover for the teacher
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher to assist in behaviour management and to support pupils in their learning objectives
Assist pupils' achievement outside of the classroom, e.g. computer lab, library
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
This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact hrovalprimary@arkovalprimary.org.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression.
Admissions priority for children of school’s staff
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

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

We are a multicultural, three form entry Primary School. Through our motto Striving for Excellence, we aim to ensure that children, parents and staff all maximise their full potential. Every day we are committed to embracing our core values and we encourage everyone to be the best that they can possibly be and we support each other every step of the way.

Every day we endeavour to provide everyone at Ark Oval with a rewarding and meaningful experience. We are committed to the highest academic aspirations for all pupils, regardless of background or ability and we have established a caring, family orientated culture. We don’t accept excuses and we don’t make any either. We are willing to do whatever it takes to offer our pupils an exceptional learning environment.

Visit arkovalprimary.org to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

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. 















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About Ark Oval Primary Academy

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+44 20 8688 3000

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Ark Oval is a primary academy that opened in 2011, transitioned from the existing Oval Primary School. It is a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children. We aim to offer a great education in a friendly neighbourhood school with the highest possible aspirations for our pupils.

Aims, Vision and Values

At Ark Oval Primary Academy we are committed to giving every pupil the skills and knowledge to fulfil their potential and make their dreams reality. Our values embody the SPIRIT of our school. 

  • Scholarship. We believe we can make our dreams a reality. We strive for excellence and place achievement at the heart of our school.
  • Perseverance. We never give up even when we find it difficult. We know that pushing ourselves makes us better and we can always improve and achieve more.
  • Integrity. We are honest with ourselves and with each other. We do the right thing.
  • Respect. We treat others as we want to be treated. We are responsible for our conduct and our environment.
  • Independence. We are secure in who we are and are confident enough to embrace change and challenge.
  • Thankfulness. We are thankful for the opportunity to transform our dreams into goals.

Curriculum

Reception pupils follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

We provide a stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment where children will be motivated to communicate, explore and learn independently. A carefully planned range of activities provides a rich, age-appropriate learning experience across the curriculum.

All children need a firm mastery of English and mathematics as early as possible. Our first priority is to build a secure foundation in literacy and numeracy as the basis for all other learning. Pupils are taught to read, write and work with numbers fluently and confidently. Where pupils need extra support it is provided, to ensure that every child reaches and exceeds nationally expected standards.

We provide a rich curriculum, stimulating new interests and enhancing children's learning experiences. We invite professional artists, actors, writers and musicians into school and offer a range of trips and events to stimulate learning and broaden pupils’ interests and experience.

Specialisms

Ark academies have a special focus on mathematics and we invest in attracting and training the best teachers. Ark Oval Primary is developing a distinctive, world-leading maths curriculum based on the Singapore approach. Our aim is to ensure that every child achieves mastery of mathematics concepts, computational skills, problem solving and application of mathematics to daily life activities. Children learn drawing strategies to solve complex problems and build strong links between objects, pictures, and abstract numbers. We teach mathematics topics in depth, so children understand the “how” as well as the “why”.

Ofsted

Ark Oval Primary Academy was inspected by Ofsted in December 2012 and was graded as "good". Read the full report here. 

The Ark network

Ark Oval Primary Academy is part of Ark, an international charity transforming lives through education. Ark has 38 schools across the UK in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark exists to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. Ark schools are all non-selective and in areas where they can make the biggest difference.  

Read more about Ark: http://arkonline.org/ 

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