Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – SEND Schools – Flexible Work, Wirral

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Whether you’re looking to kick-start your career in education or seeking flexible work to fit your lifestyle, this opportunity with New Directions could be perfect for you!

About the Role:

We are seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work on a flexible full-time or part-time basis across SEND schools in Wirral. This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience in multiple settings, potentially leading to permanent opportunities.

What We Offer:

✔ Flexible working – choose the days and hours that suit you
✔ Variety of schools – gain experience in different SEND environments
✔ Career progression – potential for a permanent role
✔ Support & training – develop your skills in SEND education
✔ Competitive pay – starting from £13+ per hour

Who We’re Looking For:

We welcome applicants who have experience in:
Working with children with additional needs (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, etc.)
Childcare, support work, or care settings
Schools, nurseries, or youth work

A positive attitude, patience, and a passion for supporting children are key!

Apply Today!

Take the next step in your education career with New Directions. Flexible, rewarding, and impactful – this could be the perfect role for you!

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Benefits of working with New Directions:
• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

New Directions Holding is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.