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Volunteer Support Teacher

Ark Burlington Danes Academy · London · Hammersmith and Fulham

Job description

Reports to: Assistant Principal SENCO
Contract: Fixed-term contract until 1st July 2026.
Working Pattern: Term Time
 
 In this voluntary role, you will support students who have been identified as needing help with their learning. It is perfect for anyone wanting to gain experience in education ahead of a future career in the sector. You will work alongside teachers to support students (including those with SEND), using strong communication, organisation and ICT skills, while maintaining a professional approach and a commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support students in key lessons in task completion and breaking down key information.
  • Aid in the development of independent learners.
  • Supporting students on the SEND register inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Support the delivery of interventions for students on the SEND register.

 

Experience:

  • Experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment.
  • Excellent Literacy skills in spoken and written English, equivalent to NVQ Level 3 in English
  • Ability to work unsupervised as a member of a team and meet data deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills both internally, with families and with outside agencies
  • Effective use of ICT to support learning – learning platforms such as Fresh Start, Lexia.
  • Effective use of ICT to support students and colleagues -databases such as CCR, Bromcom and applications such as Word, Excel.
  • Effective organisational skills used in prioritising tasks.

 

Qualification Criteria:

  • Qualified to degree level (ideal).
  • A-levels or level 3 qualifications.
  • Right to work in the UK.

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

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About this school

Ark Burlington Danes Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
819
Avg teacher salary
£58,732
Pupil:teacher ratio
13.5:1
Academy trust
ARK SCHOOLS

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

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Ofsted rating key

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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, Hammersmith and Fulham, W12 0HR

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Salary
See job description
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
22 July 2026
Closing date
11 September 2027

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