Teaching Assistant, Foundation Stage 1, Wirral

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

Job Description

We are working with a friendly and nurturing primary school in Wallasey who are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support within their F1 setting on a morning-only basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and is looking for a consistent role through to the end of the summer term.

About the School

  • Warm and welcoming school community
  • Supportive leadership and experienced staff team
  • Strong focus on early years development
  • Positive and inclusive learning environment
  • Well-regarded within the local area

The Role

  • Supporting children within the F1 setting
  • Assisting with play-based learning and classroom activities
  • Supporting children’s social, emotional and educational development
  • Helping to create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment
  • Working closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working within EYFS or with young children
  • A patient, caring and enthusiastic approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff
  • Reliable and committed to the role through to summer

What’s On Offer

  • ASAP Start
  • Morning-only hours
  • Role running until the end of the summer term
  • Opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming school

If you’re passionate about supporting children in their early years and looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity, 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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