Learning Support Assistant, KS1 & 2, Wirral

Job Description

New Directions Education is working with a primary school in Heswall that is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide general classroom support across KS1 and KS2.

This is a morning-only role, starting ASAP, and is ongoing, making it ideal for someone seeking consistent part-time hours.

Location: Heswall
Hours: 8:30am – 1:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing

The Role:
You will be providing general classroom support across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, assisting teachers and helping pupils access learning in a positive and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:
– Supporting pupils across KS1 and KS2
– Assisting with classroom activities and routines
– Working with small groups or individual pupils
– Supporting behaviour and engagement in lessons
– Helping to create a calm and inclusive classroom

We’re Looking For:
– Experience working in a primary school setting
– Flexible and adaptable approach
– Strong communication and teamwork skills
– Positive and proactive attitude

If you’re an experienced LSA looking for an ongoing, part-time role in Heswall, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with New Directions Education.

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.