Overview
Ravensdale Junior School is seeking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher with teaching and learning in the classroom and contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom. The post will provide one-to-one support for a named child with Special Educational Needs/behaviour challenges/a medical condition. This is a part-time, permanent role, term-time only, 32.5 hours per week.
Contract details: Permanent, Term time only, 32.50 hours per week, 44.849 weeks per year. Salary: £18,729 per annum (Actual salary per annum £18,729.01). Pay Grade: Transform Trust | 5 - 6. Closing date: 22/09/2025 at 12:00. Interview date: 26/09/2025. Start date: ASAP.
Responsibilities
* support pupils with additional learning needs and/or a named child with SEN/behaviour challenges/a medical condition
* provide 1-to-1 support to children with complex needs (if applicable)
* contribute to teaching and learning in the classroom
* contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom
Requirements / Qualifications
* Part time 32.5 hours per week
* Term time only
* Permanent
* Literacy and numeracy skills
What We Offer
* A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team
* Excellent professional development opportunities through Transform Trust initiatives
* Calm and purposeful learning environments
* Friendly, well-behaved children
* Strong partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and the community
* A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning
* Career opportunities within a Multi Academy Trust
Visits to the school are welcome; contact the school office to arrange an appointment.
How to Apply
Equality and diversity matters to us. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and will shortlist applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please complete the online application form on the Transform Trust website: https://transformtrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies. Follow the instructions and ensure there are no gaps in education or employment history.
For questions, contact Wendy Evans at Ravensdale Junior School, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9EY. Phone: 01332 512373. Closing date for applications: Monday 22 September at 12:00 (midday). Interviews will be held on 26 September 2025.
Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 9,300 children in 26 primary schools across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and surrounding areas. We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.
Safeguarding
Transform Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical checks, Enhanced DBS with children's barred list clearance and safeguarding training.
Address for applications: Ravensdale Junior School, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9EY. Website: Ravensdale Junior School: https://www.ravensdalej.derby.sch.uk/
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