Teaching Assistant 3

Here at Ark Castledown we are committed to providing our pupils with the
very best educational opportunities, by having the very highest expectations of
ourselves as a staff team.  We are now
seeking a resilient and robust individual to join our fantastic Educational
Support team as a Teaching Assistant / TA3.
 

This role will involve helping to implement work programmes for groups of
children, assisting in planning and the management/preparation of resources,
which could include some specialist knowledge in particular areas. The successful applicant will also provide
cover for whole classes under a system of supervision for 30% of the employed
time throughout the school year, and lunchtime cover.  We can offer you a friendly, supportive
school and opportunities for professional development.
 

The successful candidate will:

•         have experience of working
with primary aged children

•         have good literacy and
mathematical skills

•         be hard working and
adaptable to change

•         ideally have a secure
understanding and knowledge of observing children’s learning.
 

If you have a passion for education, we can offer you support and
development opportunities. By joining the Ark schools’ network, you will gain
access to an exclusive range of benefits including CPD, training and
best-practice sharing opportunities, reduced gym membership and large retail
discounts.

 
Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions and/or
would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email Miss Stewart at:
rstewart@arkcastledown.org or call the office on 01424 444046.

 
To apply please go to https://arkcastledown.org/jobs/vacancies to apply
through the job portal.   

 The closing date for applications is 09.00 on Wednesday 22nd May, with interviews being held on Friday 24th May 2024.
 
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 Here