Learning Support Assistant, EYFS/ KS1, Wirral

Job Description

We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Upton who are looking for a full-time Learning Support Assistant to support across EYFS and KS1 from after half-term.

This is a lovely opportunity for someone who enjoys working with younger children and thrives in a nurturing, busy classroom environment.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils across EYFS and KS1
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting with phonics, early reading and core subjects
• Helping to create a positive, engaging learning environment
• Supporting children with additional needs where required

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has recent experience in EYFS and/or KS1
• Is confident supporting phonics and early literacy
• Builds strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Is proactive, adaptable and reliable
• Brings warmth, patience and positive energy into the classroom

This is a full-time position in a supportive school with a great team atmosphere; ideal if you’re looking for consistency and a role where you can really make an impact.

If you’re ready to start after half-term, get in touch!

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.