Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, Wirral

Job Description

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Wirral is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their nursery team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Early Years practitioner who is committed to supporting young children in their early development within a nurturing and engaging environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality Early Years provision
• Work closely with children in the nursery class to promote learning through play
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, and educational development
• Assist with observations and assessments in line with EYFS requirements

Requirements:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (must be full and relevant in line with Ofsted-approved EY qualifications)
• Experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach

What’s on Offer:

• Full-time position with the potential to become long-term for the right candidate
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly school environment
• Immediate start after the Easter holidays

If you are a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Early Years, we would love to hear from you.

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.