Learning Support Assistant, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

New Directions Education is working with a school in Chester who are seeking strong, experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to join their team on a mid-length placement.

These roles are initially until February half-term, with the potential to extend further depending on school needs and performance.

Location: Chester
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until February half-term (potential extension)

The Role:
You will play a key role in supporting pupils across the classroom, working closely with teaching staff to provide consistent, high-quality support and help pupils access learning effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
– Providing targeted support to individuals and small groups
– Supporting pupils with additional learning or behavioural needs
– Assisting with classroom routines and learning activities
– Building strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff
– Creating a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment

We’re Looking For:
– Proven experience as an LSA or Teaching Assistant
– Confident behaviour management and pupil engagement skills
– Adaptable, proactive and reliable approach
– Strong communication and teamwork skills
– Commitment to a mid-length placement

If you’re a strong LSA looking for a role with stability and the possibility of extension, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to work with New Directions Education in Chester.

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.