Volunteer Support Teacher

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.

• 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/

Our school culture and core values are our compass throughout our journey to ensure our students receive the very best education every single day. We live and breathe these values every minute of every day here at Ark Burlington Danes Academy (BDA) so every student is empowered to live a life that is purposeful, fulfilling and be the ones to make our world a better place.

We are a close-knit, supportive team of staff who strive to continually learn and improve so that we can be the very best teacher, leader or associate team member to ensure our students have the education and build the character to achieve anything they set their mind to.

If you are looking to join a school that is dedicated to making a difference for the students that need it the most and a leadership team that use culture as the strategy to drive improvement, then come and join us on our journey to "making our world a better place".

Visit burlingtondanes.org/jobs to learn more about us.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link .

Safeguarding statement:

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 link .

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.