Teaching Assistant, Year 1 and Year 5, Wirral

Job Description

A primary school in West Kirby is looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant for a long-term role starting after Easter.

This is a varied position supporting across two key stages, ideal for an experienced TA with strong curriculum knowledge.

The Role:

• Morning: Supporting in Year 5 – small group work and classroom support
• Afternoon: Supporting in Year 1 – focus on phonics and early learning
• Working closely with teachers to support pupil progress
• Supporting engagement, behaviour and learning across both age groups

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Strong curriculum knowledge, particularly in KS2
• Phonics experience (essential for KS1 support)
• Confident behaviour management
• Adaptable and able to move between key stages
• Reliable and proactive approach

This role requires someone who can confidently switch between KS2 and KS1, providing consistent and effective support throughout the day.

What’s On Offer

• Full-time, long-term position
• Opportunity to work in a supportive school
• Varied and engaging role across two key stages

If you’re an experienced TA ready for a long-term role after Easter, 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.