Primary School Teaching Assistant, Merseyside

Job Description

Primary School Teaching Assistant
Halewood
Temp-to-Perm
April 2024 – July 2025
£400-£425 Weekly Pay (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)

We are looking for a Enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Primary School in Halewood. As a Teaching Assistant you will support access to learning for pupils and supporting the teacher with managing pupils and the classroom. If you are looking for a new career move then this could be for you.

Person Specification;

• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grace C) in English and Maths.
• First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Experience working in a school environment or other educational settings
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities.
• Enjoy of working with children

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
• Use ICT skills to advance pupils learning
• 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
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities.
• Active listening 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

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

New Directions Holding is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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