Graduate Teaching Assistant

Still considering your options? Our Graduate Teaching Assistant role is perfect for graduates who:

• Aren't sure what they want to do after university but are keen to earn a salary and build transferable skills


• Have thought about teaching but want to try out life in the classroom before committing to teacher training


• Want more experience before applying for the Ark Teacher Training programme (you could start your training as early as September 2024!)


You'll also have the opportunity to work within the subject and age group you want, ensuring that your time with us gives you the experience you need to get you where you want to go.

We recommend staying in this role for at least one school term, but many of our graduates spend a full academic year in school to get the total value of the experience.


• Have the right to live and work in the UK


• Have a grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent)


• Hold an undergraduate bachelor's degree (or equivalent)


• Not have already achieved Qualified Teacher Status, Evidence of a commitment to working positively with young people


• Experience of overcoming challenges successfully


• Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct


• High levels of literacy and numeracy


• Ability to empathise and think strategically


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Strong planning and organisational skills


Find your feet while making an impact

You will act as an inspirational role model to your students, working with teachers and the wider school community to establish a supportive and nurturing learning environment where all young people are empowered to make significant progress., Candidates who studied outside of the UK will need to meet a few additional requirements set by the UK Government. Before applying, you'll need to provide us with:

• Evidence of your right to work in the UK.


• Confirmation from UK ENIC (UK National Information Centre) or NARIC that your university degree is equivalent to a UK Bachelors with honours and your school qualifications are equivalent to a C in Maths and English. To obtain a Statement of Comparability, click here and follow the instructions.
  
  At Ark, we have a particular responsibility to advocate for diversity and inclusion in our network to make a positive difference to the lives of our pupils. We believe that inclusivity and representation of people, circumstances, identities, cultures, and ethnicities from all sections of society make us stronger as individuals and as an organisation.


We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We have therefore taken steps to address our own internal bias and consider how our recruitment practices are impacting diversity which you can find more information on here.

We welcome any candidate requests for reasonable adjustments to the selection process in order to ensure equal access to all candidates.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children, which will be tested at interview. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

In this role, you will gain:

• The expertise you'll need to not only start a career in education, but flourish in a school and classroom setting


• A strong foundation of skills, knowledge and experience to support your entry into any industry


Additional benefits include:

• Wellbeing resources and events


• Competitive salary


• Generous pension scheme


• Ark Rewards scheme


• Twice as many staff training days as other schools


• Collaboration with colleagues across the Ark Network


• Clear career progression, Not at all! We recommend spending at least one academic term with us, but your start date and the duration of your time as a Graduate Teaching Assistant with us is quite flexible. With that being said, graduates often choose to spend as much of the academic year in the role as possible to get the most out of their experience and benefit from the competitive salary we offer.

Will I be a good fit?
If you:

• Have high expectations of yourself and a strong belief in the potential of every child Are open to feedback and excited about ongoing professional development


• Are highly reflective and solutions-focused


• Are able to sustain energy, optimism and motivation in the face of setbacks


• Are commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils


• Fit our eligibility criteria


…it sounds like you'd be a great fit, and we'd love for you to register your interest!
I don't have the right to work in the UK - do you offer sponsorship opportunities?