Learning Support Assistant, Year 1, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

Due to high demand, we are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support Year 1 pupils in primary schools across Ellesmere Port.

This role will focus heavily on phonics support, making it a fantastic opportunity for LSAs who are passionate about helping children build strong early reading skills.

The Role

• Supporting pupils within Year 1 classrooms
• Delivering phonics support and early literacy interventions
• Working with small groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Supporting pupils to remain engaged and confident in their learning
• Working closely with teachers to support pupil progress

What Schools Are Looking For

• Experience supporting KS1 pupils
• Phonics knowledge or experience delivering phonics interventions
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, supportive and proactive approach
• A genuine passion for education and helping children succeed

What’s On Offer

• ASAP starts available
• Opportunities across a number of Ellesmere Port primary schools
• Long-term roles available for the right candidates
• Valuable experience within busy and supportive school environments

If you’re passionate about supporting early learning and phonics development, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.

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.