Teaching Assistant (with Class Cover)

About The Role We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant on a permanent basis. This role will involve helping to implement work programmes for groups of children as well as assisting in the management/preparation of resources. 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 daily lunchtime support. The successful candidate will: have experience of working with KS1 and KS2 aged children have good literacy and mathematical skills be hard working and adaptable to change ideally have some experience of supporting with children''s phonics and / or reading. View the full job description and person specification here. Interested in this exciting opportunity? Please come and see us to find out more! Contact Dan Barton on or to arrange an informal chat or a visit. Benefits 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 About Us Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is a popular and oversubscribed primary school in ..... full job details .....