Learning Support Assistant – EYFS, KS1 & Year 6, Wirral

Job Description

A welcoming primary school in West Kirby is looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to work Wednesday to Friday on a long-term basis.

This is a varied and rewarding role supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and Year 6, ideal for someone adaptable and confident working across different age groups.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and Year 6
• Working 1:1 and with small groups
• Assisting with classroom activities and daily routines
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required
• Helping to maintain a positive and structured learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working in a primary school setting
• Confidence supporting across multiple key stages
• A flexible and proactive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Reliable and committed to a long-term role

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety and can confidently adapt their approach to suit different age groups throughout the week.

What’s On Offer:

• Part-time hours (Wednesday–Friday)
• Long-term, consistent role
• Opportunity to work within a supportive school environment

If you’re looking for a varied, long-term TA role in West Kirby, 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.