We are working with a well-regarded primary school on the Wirral who are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support within a Year 5 class on a morning-only basis.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a consistent, part-time role within a supportive school environment.
About the School
A welcoming and inclusive school community
Supportive leadership team and experienced staff
Strong focus on pupil progress and wellbeing
Positive behaviour culture across the school
Well-established reputation within the local area
The Role
Supporting within a Year 5 classroom
Working with small groups and on a 1:1 basis
Assisting with learning, engagement and behaviour
Supporting pupils to stay focused and make progress
Working closely with the class teacher
What We’re Looking For
Experience working in a primary school setting
Confidence supporting KS2 pupils
Strong behaviour management skills
A proactive and reliable approach
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
What’s On Offer
ASAP start available
Morning-only hours
Opportunity to work in a supportive school
Consistent, ongoing role
If you’re looking for a part-time KS2 role where you can make a real impact, 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.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term teaching roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
to this vacancy.