Primary Teaching Assistant, Wirral

Job Description

New Directions Education is working closely with a welcoming primary school in Birkenhead that is looking to build a reliable pool of Teaching Assistants available for regular ad hoc cover, with the exciting potential for long-term and even permanent opportunities for the right candidates.

Location: Birkenhead
Start: ASAP
Availability: Flexible ad hoc days with progression opportunities

About the Role:
The school is seeking adaptable, enthusiastic and supportive TAs who can step into classrooms across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Day-to-day work may vary, but the school truly values consistency and is keen to identify candidates who could become long-term members of their team.

What You’ll Be Doing:
– Supporting teaching and learning across different year groups
– Assisting with classroom activities, interventions and small groups
– Providing 1:1 support when required
– Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
– Promoting an inclusive, safe and engaging learning environment

We’re Looking For:
– Experience working with primary-aged children
– Strong communication and teamwork skills
– A flexible and positive approach to supporting learning
– Someone reliable who enjoys variety in their week
– Level 2/3 TA qualification is beneficial but not essential

What’s On Offer:
– Regular ad hoc work to fit your schedule
– Opportunity for long-term roles
– Potential for permanent positions for standout candidates
– Supportive school environment
– Weekly pay and dedicated consultant support

If you’re a Teaching Assistant looking for flexibility and progression opportunities, this is a fantastic chance to join a school that truly values its staff.

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.