Primary Teaching Assistant, Wirral

  • Location: Wirral
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: Competitive per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

We are working with a friendly and welcoming primary school in Bebington that is looking to recruit Teaching Assistants for regular supply work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking for consistent school-based work, with the chance to build relationships with staff and pupils while gaining valuable classroom experience.

About the School

  • Supportive and inclusive school community
  • Welcoming leadership team and staff
  • Positive learning environment
  • Strong focus on pupil wellbeing and achievement
  • Well-established within the local area

The Role

  • Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as required
  • Working with individuals, small groups and whole classes
  • Assisting with classroom activities and learning tasks
  • Supporting pupil engagement and positive behaviour
  • Working closely with teachers and support staff

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with children in a school or similar setting
  • A positive, reliable and adaptable approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • SEND experience beneficial but not essential

What’s On Offer

  • Regular supply bookings
  • ASAP starts available
  • Opportunity to work consistently within the same school
  • Potential for future long-term opportunities

If you’re looking for regular work in a supportive primary school and enjoy making a difference in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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 to this vacancy.

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