Learning Support Assistant, Key Stage 2, Wirral

Job Description

A primary school on the Wirral is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work every Monday within KS2 on a long-term basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a consistent, part-time role supporting older primary pupils.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils within a KS2 classroom
• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Assisting with learning, engagement and behaviour
• Supporting pupils with additional needs

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working in a primary school
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Reliability and commitment to a weekly role

This role would suit someone looking for a regular weekly placement where they can build strong relationships and make a real impact.

What’s On Offer:

• Long-term, ongoing role
• Mondays only – consistent weekly work
• Opportunity to work within a supportive school environment

If you’re available from after Easter and have the right experience, 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.