Graduate Teaching Assistant

In this role you will support the Inclusion team, and the wider school community, by taking responsibility for the engagement and learning of students identified as having social, emotional, mental health and behavioural needs.

You will:

Be educated to degree level with grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and maths
Have experience of and/or understanding of the learning support role
Have knowledge and understanding of how to effectively implement strategies and routines to help students to improve their learning
Possess good numeracy and literacy skills
Have a genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every child
Possess a robust awareness of keeping children safe
Be a team player and able to remain calm under pressure
If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact Julie Rickard at [email protected] or 020 8161 4974.
Benefits
Tailored professional development based on the needs of the teacher and department to ensure everyone achieves their full potential.
We also take the wellbeing of our staff seriously as we recognise that teaching can be a challenging profession. Therefore, staff receive regular rewards and recognition for effort.
Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
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 here.
About Us
Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in the London Borough of Wandsworth.  We’re a mixed school with 950 students, ranging from year 7 through to sixth form.

We adopt a holistic view to educating young people. Through our commitment to inclusion, equality and attainment, we prepare every student to be a pillar of any community.

We’ve also been celebrating a successful year so far with strong GCSE results that place Ark Putney in the top 20% nationally for progress and ahead of other schools in the local area. This reflects our excellent teaching and the dedication of our staff both to the students and each other.