New Directions is seeking a dedicated and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and welcoming school community based in Wavertree. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support pupils across the primary age range, contributing to their academic, social, and emotional development.
The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification and demonstrate a strong understanding of classroom support, child development, and inclusive practice. You will work closely with class teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences, offer targeted support to individuals and small groups, and help maintain a positive and engaging learning environment.
Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to:
Although the role is based around education support, due to the children’s personal needs and behaviours they require consistent mentoring, motivating and advising, as well as some counselling, so their well-being can remain stable meaning they can achieve much more in their education and work towards an more independent future.
Behaviours displayed by the children can be challenging so applicants must be prepared to practice De-escalation and calming techniques, as well maintaining an empathetic approach and understanding behaviours stems from other problems. candidates from care, sports, psychology, criminology, sociology and youth work backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Job Specification
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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