New Directions Education are currently recruiting for a level 2 teaching assistant to work in a primary school based in Ellesmere Port. This will be on going supply cover and will require 1:1 support for a pupil in foundation 2. The ideal applicant will have had previous experience working with pupils who have additional learning needs (ALN) within a main stream primary setting and have excellent communication and behavioural assessment skills.
Due to the nature of this role, continuity is essential so support will likely to be needed until the summer. It is a part time position for mornings only in a school that succeeds in getting good results and are very welcoming towards supply staff.
If you have the relevant qualification and experience, along
with full time availability, this could be a fantastic opportunity. Parking is
available on site and the school is easily accessible via various bus routes.
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 offers:
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
Preferred supplier to 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry