Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, EYFS, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

We are working with a welcoming primary school in Ellesmere Port who are looking to appoint a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their EYFS team on a full-time basis, starting ASAP.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing Early Years setting, supporting children at a crucial stage of their development.

The Role:

• Supporting learning within an EYFS classroom
• Assisting with phonics, early literacy and numeracy
• Encouraging learning through play and structured activities
• Providing 1:1 and small group support where needed
• Supporting children’s social and emotional development

We’re Looking For:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Recent experience working within EYFS
• Good understanding of the Early Years Framework
• A nurturing, patient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

This is a full-time role within a supportive school environment; ideal for someone looking for consistency and the opportunity to make a real impact in Early Years.

If you’re available to start ASAP and have the right experience, 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.