Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
"Brighter futures built with Ambition, Courage and Respect; filled with Love, Hope and Faith"
TA2a
TA2A - Grade 4
- Casual Contract
- Immediate Start
- Closing date 9am 23.04.2024
If you are currently looking for a truly exciting role where you will make a huge difference to the life chances of pupils in an area of high deprivation then a career at RAMJS is the Job for you.
Not only will you be offered continued professional development, but you will also form part of a year group team, supporting across 2 classes to deliver high quality learning, interventions and life experiences for children in the Ribbleton area.
Staff at RAMJS are very much part of a working family and we pride ourselves on the team we have built who are dedicated to serving our whole school community. As a Methodist school we pride ourselves on doing ‘All we Can’ to make the world around us a better place.
The role entails:
- Supporting Maths and English lessons under the direction of the class teacher
- Planning and delivering small group interventions
The ideal candidate will have:
- A desire to, work in an area of high deprivation with it’s own unique characteristics and challenges
- A desire to work in a culturally diverse setting,
- A friendly and genuine child-centred approach,
- A calm, patient and encouraging manner, with an ability to make learning engaging,
- A restorative approach to behaviour management with firm behavioural expectations built on relational practices,
- An ability to be self-motivated and manage time effectively to maximise children’s learning time.
We can offer you:
- A diverse and happy school where children are at the heart of what we do,
- Amazing children with the desire to change the world around them,
- A hardworking team of staff and governors who are determined to improve the life chances of the school family and beyond,
- Many opportunities for further development and training,
- A good school which has a commitment to working with parents, the church and the wider community.
Post Title - Teaching Assistant - Level 2(a)
Requirements | Essential (E) or Desirable (D) | To be identified by: Application form (A), interview (I), reference (R) |
Qualifications
NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
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D
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A
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Experience
Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment Experience of Administrative work Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour |
E
D
D D |
A, I
A, I
A, I A, I |
Knowledge/skills/abilities
Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 2 standard |
E |
A, I
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Ability to relate well to children | E | A, I |
Ability to work as part of a team | E | A, I |
Good communication skills | E | A, I |
Ability to supervise and assist pupils Time management skills Organisational skills Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality First Aid/Paediatric First Aid Certificate Administrative skills Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage Good numeracy and literacy skills Ability to make effective use of ICT Flexible attitude to work
| E D D D E D D D E D E | A, I A, I A, I A, I A, I A A, I A, I A A, I A, I
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Other
Commitment to undertake in –service development Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people Satisfactory attendance record/commitment to regular attendance at work |
E E
E
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A A, I
R |
Note: We will always consider your references before confirming a job offer in writing | ||
Date created: 13/02/2023 |
Candidates should complete an application form (please make reference to the Personal Specification) and and email it to head@RAMJS.lancs.sch.uk by 9am on Tuesday 23.04.2024 and be available for interview on 24.04.2024 / 25.04.2024 / 26.04.2024
For informal chats or further information please contact the school office.
Please ring the school office to book a visit.