Primary LSA – Year 6, Wirral

Job Description

New Directions Education is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join a welcoming primary school based on the Wirral.

Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Afternoons only (PM)
Location: Wirral
Duration: Ongoing

About the Role:
You’ll be supporting pupils in a Year 6 classroom, assisting with learning activities, providing targeted support to individual students, and helping to create a positive and engaging classroom environment.

What We’re Looking For:
– Experience working in a primary school setting
– A passion for supporting children’s learning and development
– Strong communication and teamwork skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain further experience in KS2 and make a real impact in the classroom.

If you’re ready to join a supportive team and help Year 6 pupils reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact New Directions Education – Wirral for more information.

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.