Teaching Assistant, Reception, Wirral

  • Location: Wirral
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: Competitive per week
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Early Years Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting children during those all-important first years of their education?

We are working with a welcoming primary school in Birkenhead that is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work within their Reception class.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced TA who has a strong understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and enjoys helping young children develop their confidence, independence and love of learning.

The Role

  • Supporting pupils within a Reception classroom
  • Working closely with the class teacher to support learning and development
  • Supporting play-based and child-led learning
  • Helping children develop their communication, social and emotional skills
  • Providing individual and small-group support where required
  • Supporting classroom routines and creating a safe, nurturing environment
  • Encouraging children’s independence and confidence

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience working within EYFS/Reception is essential
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework
  • Experience working with young children in a school, nursery or Early Years setting
  • A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Passion for supporting children’s learning and development

What’s On Offer?

  • Full-time Reception TA role
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive primary school
  • A rewarding position where you can make a genuine difference to children’s early education
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at New Directions Education

If you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant with strong EYFS knowledge and are looking for your next Reception opportunity in Birkenhead, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

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