Teaching Assistant, Cheshire West

Job Description

New Directions are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in local Primary and Secondary schools. We can provide long-term contracts as well as flexible, day-to-day bookings.  

Ideally you will have experience in a classroom setting, working with students as a general Teaching Assistant, or in small groups/1-1 support. SEN experience is also a benefit as we regularly have SEN specific bookings in both mainstream and special schools.  

If you are looking to open doors to new schools with the goal of finding a permanent contract or wanting the flexibility of working around your schedule with short-term supply, this is an excellent opportunity for you.  

Those looking to start their journey within education are also encouraged to apply as we have Trainee Teaching Assistant positions available in multiple schools.   

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.