Teaching Assistant
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Westminster
- Expired
- Salary:
- Ark Support staff band 4, points 11-18: £18,985-£21,544 (£16,258-£18,449 pro-rated)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 5th June 2017
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2017
Job overview
Be supported and encouraged to be the best that you can be
Our school is passionate about life-changing education and instilling an eagerness to learn within our pupils. The success of our staff has led to a rating of outstanding by Ofsted, just two years post establishment.
We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join us on our journey to standards of excellence. You will play a pivotal role in a committed team and make a real impact on the outcomes of our pupils.
You will be part of a team celebrating a diverse local community. We pride ourselves on our close and inspiring partnership with Ark Lajpat Nagar III, a primary school in Delhi and new venture in the Ark Network.
Staff at Ark Atwood are given high levels of support throughout their career with us, as well as access to a plethora of training opportunities, such as INSET days to external Ark Hub days.
" The Senior Leadership team at Atwood is extremely open, present and reachable. Any time you need help there are people around who can always help you, the schools spirit makes it a magical place to work." – Staff member at Ark Atwood
You will find there is a real team effort ethos and our leadership team is approachable, friendly and always available to help whenever and wherever needed. We have fostered a supportive and collaborative infrastructure that will ensure your career progression is nurtured every step of the way.
Ark is one of the UK's most successful school groups with a network of 35 schools in 4 locations across the country alone, it is an international charity transforming lives through education. As 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
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; to arrange, please call 0207 266 7070.
Visit http://arkatwoodprimary.org/ for more information on the school.
For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact our Assistant Headteacher Jo Rees on 0207 266 7070 or j.rees@arkatwoodprimary.or
Please submit your application online by visiting https://goo.gl/hbfxgF
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.
Deadline: 11am on Friday 12th May 2017
Hours: 36 hours a week, term-time only
Interviews: Monday 15th May 2017
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Ark Atwood Primary Academy, a 4-11 primary academy, opened in 2011 and is growing year on year. It is a mixed, non-denominational two form entry primary school for local children in north Westminster.
Our vision is for every child at Ark Atwood Primary Academy to fulfil his or her potential. We will do everything possible to ensure that every child achieves year level expectations and above, every year. We won’t accept excuses and we won’t make any either. We take responsibility for nurturing and developing the personal qualities of every child and will emphasise the importance of exemplary behaviour.
We believe that children should feel secure and cannot learn effectively unless they do so. Hence, it is of the utmost importance to us to follow our strict safeguarding and behaviour policies.
We provide our staff with the tools and support to instil a strong learning culture in their classrooms. In order to deliver the best training and network events, we offer twice as many training days as standard. Our training doesn’t stop once our teachers reach a certain level or learn a certain skill – we support our staff throughout their whole career, from starting out as a trainee to running their own school.
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 will be taught to read, write and work with numbers fluently and confidently. Where pupils need extra support it will be provided, to ensure that every child reaches and exceeds nationally expected standards.Our longer day provides time for a rich curriculum, stimulating new interests and enhancing children’s learning experiences.
Extra-curricular enrichment activities are at the core of the Ark Atwood Primary Academy community. They are key to our learning and how we have fun. Collective participation in the performing arts builds a sense of community and develops skills in self-expression and performance. We will 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.
Ofsted
Ark Atwood Primary Academy was inspected in July 2013 and graded "outstanding" in all areas.
“Inspirational leadership by the headteacher, supported by the committed team of teachers, non-teaching staff and governors, has created an excellent learning environment in which all pupils can fulfil their potential. There have been exceptional developments in all aspects of the academy since it opened."
Read more about Ofsted's observations or see the the full report.
The Ark network
Ark Atwood 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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