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Early Years Teaching Assistant

Ark Atwood Primary Academy · London · Westminster

Job description

Early Years Teaching Assistant

 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 an Early Years 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.

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 Joe Townsend on 0207 266 7070 or j.townsend@arkatwoodprimary.org  

Please submit your application online by visiting www.arkatwoodprimary.org  

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.

 Deadline:   August 28th 2026

Salary:        £30,222 -£31,976 (£25,990-27,499 pro-rata)

Hours:         36 hours a week, term-time only

Contract:    Fixed term (initially for one year)

Start date:  As soon as possible in the new academic year

 

 Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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 https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

Apply now

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About this school

Ark Atwood Primary Academy

Free schools · Primary · Ages 3–11

Outstanding
Pupils
431
Avg teacher salary
£56,722
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.9:1
Academy trust
ARK SCHOOLS

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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London, Westminster, W9 2JY

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Salary
£30,222 - £31,976 per year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
22 July 2026
Closing date
28 August 2026

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