Classroom Assistant, Wirral

Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping young people reach their full potential? We’re looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Classroom Assistants to join our team, providing valuable support to teachers and pupils across a range of primary and secondary schools in Wallasey.

As a Classroom Assistant, you’ll play a key role in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. You’ll assist the class teacher with daily activities, help manage classroom behaviour, and offer one-to-one or small group support to pupils who may need additional guidance. Your enthusiasm, patience, and strong communication skills will help students feel confident and supported in their learning journey.

This role is ideal for someone with experience working with children in education, childcare, youth work, or similar support settings. If you enjoy being part of a collaborative team and making a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people
• Is confident, proactive, and adaptable to different classroom environments
• Uses initiative to support both teachers and pupils effectively
• Brings a caring, patient, and professional approach to every interaction

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All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, click Apply Now and attach your most recent CV highlighting your experience supporting children in educational, classroom, or care settings.

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.