Learning Support Buddy, Cheshire East

Job Description

Do you have experience working with children or pupils who have Additional Learning Needs (ALN)? Are you able to support children in reaching their full potential?

New Directions Education is proud to work with a highly respected school in Crewe, which currently has a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs in their Learning Resource Base.

The pupils are aged between 12 and 15 years, and we are seeking a Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis to nurture and support them, helping each student achieve their best.

We’re looking for individuals who are committed, career-driven, flexible, and versatile, with the confidence to follow a plan and also work independently when needed.

The hours are 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Due to the needs of the pupils, it is essential that you can commit to these hours until July 2025. If you feel you have the skills and qualities required for this role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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.