Level 2 Teaching Assistant, EYFS, Wirral

Job Description

New Directions Education is currently working with a primary school on the Wirral who are seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work full time within their 2-year-old provision.

This is a long-term role starting asap, offering a fantastic opportunity to support very early learners in a nurturing and engaging environment.

Location: Wirral
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full time
Contract: Long-term

The Role:
You will be supporting children aged 2 within an early year setting, helping to create a safe, stimulating and caring environment that promotes early development, communication and independence.

Key Responsibilities:
– Supporting children’s learning and development through play
– Assisting with personal care routines in line with EYFS guidance
– Encouraging social, emotional and language development
– Working closely with the class teacher and EYFS team
– Creating a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment

Requirements:
– Level 2 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification
– Experience working within EYFS (experience with 2-year-olds desirable)
– A caring, patient and proactive approach
– Strong communication and teamwork skills
– Commitment to supporting young children’s development

If you’re passionate about early years education and looking for a rewarding long-term role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to start your journey 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.