Learning Support Assistant, Key Stage 1 & 2, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

A primary school in Ellesmere Port is looking to appoint a full-time Learning Support Assistant from 20th April through to the summer term.

This is a varied and rewarding role providing 1:1 support across two key stages.

The Role:

• Mornings: 1:1 support within KS1
• Afternoons: 1:1 support within Upper KS2
• Supporting pupils to access learning and stay engaged
• Working closely with class teachers and SEN staff
• Providing consistent, structured support throughout the day

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working as an LSA/TA in primary schools
• Confidence supporting both KS1 and KS2 pupils
• Experience working 1:1
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach

This role is ideal for someone who can confidently adjust their approach between younger and older pupils and build strong relationships quickly.

What’s On Offer:

• Full-time, consistent role until summer
• Opportunity to work in a supportive school
• Varied role across two key stages

If you’re available from 20th April and looking for a rewarding full-time position, 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.