Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Year 5 & Year 1, Wirral

Job Description

Experienced TA? Confident across both Key Stages? This one’s for you.

A primary school on the Wirral is looking for a strong Level 2 Teaching Assistant to start first week after half-term, with the role expected to continue long term.

The split:

Mornings – Year 5
Supporting a small group. Strong subject knowledge is key. Confidence with upper KS2 expectations essential.

Afternoons – Year 1
Classroom support with a focus on phonics and early learning.

This role needs someone who can switch gears between KS2 and KS1 with ease. Solid classroom experience, strong behaviour management, and the ability to build positive relationships quickly are essential.

You’ll need:

• Level 2 TA qualification
• Proven experience in both KS1 and KS2
• Strong curriculum knowledge (particularly upper KS2)
• Phonics experience
• Some SEND experience
• A confident, proactive approach

If you’re an experienced TA who thrives in varied roles and can hit the ground running, we want to hear from you.

Start: First week after half-term
Location: Wirral
Contract: Ongoing long term

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.