Learning Support Assistant, Foundation Stage 1, Wirral

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Bebington – Part-Time

A lovely Primary School in Bebington is looking for a dedicated and nurturing Learning Support Assistant to join their team after May half term until the end of the summer term.

Working Days & Times:

• Monday AM
• Wednesday AM
• Friday AM

– Year Group: Foundation Stage 1 (Nursery)
– Start Date: After May half term
– Duration: Until end of Summer Term
– Role Type: Part-time, ongoing supply

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day activities
• Working with small groups or individual children to support learning
• Encouraging children’s development through play-based learning
• Helping with classroom routines and ensuring a safe, engaging environment
• Building positive relationships with children and staff

This is a fantastic opportunity to support young learners in a welcoming and well-established early years setting. The school is looking for someone kind, patient and enthusiastic about helping children thrive during their first years in 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.