1:1 Teaching Assistant, Wirral

Job Description

We are currently recruiting reliable and committed 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across both SEND and mainstream primary schools on the Wirral.

With increasing demand across local schools, we are looking for candidates who are passionate about supporting children and able to build positive, consistent relationships.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils across a range of age groups
• Supporting children with additional needs within SEND and mainstream settings
• Assisting with learning, engagement and behaviour
• Helping pupils access the curriculum and classroom activities
• Working closely with teachers and SEN staff

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children in a school, care or support setting
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Reliable and committed individuals available for full-time work
• SEND experience beneficial but not essential

What’s On Offer

• ASAP start opportunities
• Full-time roles across Wirral primary schools
• Opportunities within both mainstream and specialist SEND settings
• Ongoing and long-term opportunities available

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to gain regular school-based experience and make a real difference to pupils who need additional support.

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.