New Directions Education are currently recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Prescot. This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
The School:
A well-established and inclusive primary school at the heart of the Prescot community, committed to providing a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment for all pupils.
The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, personal development, and pastoral care.
Staffed by a dedicated and collaborative team who share a passion for helping children reach their full potential.
Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with praise for its strong leadership, well-planned curriculum, and positive relationships across the school.
The Role:
Full-time role working in an EYFS setting, supporting both whole-class learning and targeted interventions.
Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging, differentiated activities to meet the needs of all learners.
Provide small group and 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs, helping to close attainment gaps.
Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of pupil progress and behaviour.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENDCo, and external professionals to ensure a consistent and supportive approach.
The Ideal Candidate:
Must hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience working within an early years setting
Strong understanding of the national curriculum and the ability to adapt support to suit a range of learning needs.
Confident in supporting phonics, literacy, and numeracy interventions.
A positive, proactive, and flexible attitude with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to provide a recent school-based reference covering the last 5 years.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term teaching roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
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