Teaching Assistant, Key Stage 1, Wirral

Job Description

New Directions Education is currently experiencing a high demand for Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistants across a number of supportive and welcoming primary schools on the Wirral.

We are looking to register experienced, enthusiastic and reliable KS1 TAs who are ready to take on roles ranging from ad hoc cover to long-term placements.

Locations: Across the Wirral
Start: ASAP
Roles: Part-time, full-time & flexible supply opportunities

Your Role May Include:
– Supporting learning in Year 1 or Year 2
– Working 1:1 with pupils or supporting small groups
– Assisting with phonics, early literacy & numeracy
– Helping to create a positive and nurturing classroom environment

We’re Looking For:
– Experience working in KS1
– Strong behaviour management
– A nurturing, patient and proactive approach
– Someone reliable, flexible and confident supporting young learners

Why Register with Us?
– Competitive pay
– Flexible work to suit your availability
– A dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way
– Opportunities across a wide range of Wirral primary schools

If you’re a KS1 TA ready for your next 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.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.