Teaching Assistant – Year 5 (Mornings Only) Wirral | Primary School Part-Time: 5 Mornings per Week | Long-Term Supply Start Date: ASAP
A friendly and welcoming primary school on the Wirral is seeking a reliable and sensible Teaching Assistant to join their Year 5 team. This is a mornings-only role, Monday to Friday, starting as soon as possible on an ongoing, long-term supply basis.
About the Role:
Provide general classroom support in a Year 5 class
Assist with small group work, classroom organisation, and pupil engagement
Work closely with the class teacher to support learning across the curriculum
Help maintain a positive and focused learning environment
Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience in a KS2 classroom (preferred but not essential)
A calm, dependable and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Reliable and committed to a consistent routine
Benefits:
Supportive staff and leadership team
A great opportunity to gain or expand experience in Key Stage 2
Potential for increased hours or longer-term opportunities within the school
Job Specification
Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.
We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;
NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).
We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.
Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)
A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Severe Learning Difficulties
Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term teaching roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
to this vacancy.