Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School

Job 1- TA2B (Grade 5)- Closing Date 28.06.2024

• Part Time - 22 hrs per week
• Temporary - 1 Year fixed Term Contract
• 190 Days plus Insets

Job 2 - TA2B (Grade 5) - Closing Date 28.06.2024

• Full Time - 37 hrs per week
• Temporary - 1 Year fixed Term Contract
• 190 Days plus Insets

If you are currently a TA2B 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.   
 
We require dedicated TA’s with previous experience of supporting children. In addition, you should show in your application that you have: 
  

• Experience in supporting Maths and English lessons under the direction of the class teacher 
• Experience of planning and delivering small group interventions 
• Experience of and 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. 
    

Candidates should complete an application form and email applications to bursar@RAMJS.lancs.sch.uk / or hand in a paper copy by Friday 28th June 2024. 

For informal chats or further information please contact the school office. 

Please ring the school office to book a visit. 

Additional Information:

Both jobs are from the 1st September 2024 for 12 months

Job 1 - (22 hrs per week) + Insets if available

Job 2 - (37 hrs per week) / 190 days + Inset days.

More information about the school can be found on our school website: www.ramjs.lancs.sch.uk

If you think you are an excellent teaching assistant who ensures all their children do their best, then we want to hear from you!

Further information is available from the headteacher Fran Nickson -  head@ramjs.lancs.sch.uk and completed packs should include the attached application form along with a letter of application.

When writing your letter of application, please evidence each of the person specification criteria, giving concrete examples for each point and demonstrating impact. We strongly advise visiting the school and encourage visits which can be booked via the School Office (01772 792083).

Important Dates:

Closing date: Friday 28^th June 2024 12pm (noon)

Shortlisting: Monday 1st July

Interview: Friday 5th July

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

For an informal discussion please contact: Fran Nickson (Headteacher)

Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School, Emerson Road, Preston, PR1 5SN.

School Website: www.ramjs.lancs.sch.uk

Completed applications are to be emailed to the School Business Manager, Mandy Gaitens, at bursar@ramjs.lancs.sch.uk before 12pm (noon) on Friday 28^th June 2024. Please put the word ‘TA2B Application’ in the subject header.