Learning Support Assistant, EYFS, Wirral

Job Description

Due to high demand, we are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support EYFS classrooms in primary schools across the Wirral.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with younger children and supporting early learning and development.

The Role

• Supporting children within EYFS settings
• Assisting with play-based learning and classroom activities
• Providing 1:1 and small group support where needed
• Helping children develop early communication, social and learning skills
• Supporting the class teacher with daily routines and activities

What Schools Are Looking For

• Experience working with young children or within EYFS
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification desirable, but not essential
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A nurturing, patient and proactive approach
• Reliable and adaptable individuals who can work well as part of a team

What’s On Offer

• ASAP starts available
• Opportunities across a range of Wirral primary schools
• Day-to-day, short-term and potential long-term roles
• Competitive rates of pay

If you have EYFS experience and a passion for supporting young learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now 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.