Learning Support Assistant, Year 5,

Job Description

Are you a caring and dedicated individual looking to make a difference in a child’s education? Join a fabulous primary school on the Wirral as a full-time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide one-to-one support for a child in Year 5. This rewarding role is available for an immediate start and is likely to continue for the academic year.

Position: Full-Time Learning Support Assistant (Y5 Support)
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: End of the academic year
Location: Wirral

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide one-to-one support to a child in Year 5 to enhance their learning and development
– Assist the child with academic tasks, social interactions, and emotional support as needed
– Collaborate with teachers and parents to create a supportive environment for the child

Requirements:
– Experience working with children, particularly in an educational setting
– Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach towards supporting individual needs
– Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with teachers, parents, and the child

If you have a passion for supporting children’s learning and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling role. Your dedication and support will make a meaningful difference in the life of this child. We look forward to welcoming a compassionate and enthusiastic LSA to join a fantastic school.

Teaching 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

Benefits of working with New Directions:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.