Levelled Teaching Assistant, Merseyside

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for Levelled Teaching Assistants in the Wirral Area!

Are you a dedicated and passionate teaching assistant looking for flexible supply work? We have a high demand for Levelled Teaching Assistants to join our team on a supply basis, covering long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles in the Wirral area.

Role and Responsibilities:
– Provide support and assistance to teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons
– Work with students on an individual or small group basis to reinforce learning objectives
– Adapt to various classroom environments, supporting students across different age groups and subjects
– Contribute to the positive learning experience of students by offering encouragement and guidance

Qualifications and Experience:
– Relevant experience as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant
– Understanding of the primary or secondary school curriculum and teaching methods
– Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in diverse educational settings
– Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents/guardians

Why Join Us:
– Flexible supply work to suit your schedule – long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles available
– Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of school settings
– Competitive rates and ongoing support from our dedicated team

If you are an enthusiastic and adaptable teaching assistant who is passionate about making a difference in students’ lives, we would love to hear from you!

Teaching 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

Benefits of working with New Directions:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.