New Directions are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in M14, supporting a Year 2 class on a full-time, long-term basis. The class includes pupils with additional SEND needs, so the successful candidate will need to be confident providing 1:1 support when required alongside general classroom support.
The role is available to start ASAP and will continue on a long-term basis.
The Role
Supporting the Year 2 class with their learning and development.
Working alongside the class teacher to provide general classroom support.
Providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEND when required.
Supporting pupils with reading, writing, phonics and numeracy.
Helping deliver interventions and small group activities.
Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development.
Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
Adapting support to meet the needs of individual pupils.
Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team.
Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
The Candidate
Previous experience working within a school setting is essential.
Experience working within KS1, particularly Year 2, is desirable.
Experience supporting pupils with SEND is highly desirable.
Confident providing 1:1 support when required.
Patient and adaptable, with the ability to respond to different pupil needs.
Good understanding of classroom support and behaviour management.
Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Reliable and committed to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
Available to start ASAP and commit to a full-time, long-term role.
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
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