Teaching Assistant, Key Stage 2, Birkenhead

Job Description

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to support students in Key Stage 2? A fantastic opportunity is available at a primary school located in Pensby for a full-time Teaching Assistant position starting immediately, until Christmas 2024.

Position: Full-Time Teaching Assistant (Key Stage 2)
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Until at least Christmas 2024
Location: Pensby

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide support to students in Key Stage 2, both individually and in small groups
– Assist the class teacher in implementing lesson plans and educational activities
– Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students
– Support students with their social, emotional, and academic development

Key Requirements:
– Experience working with primary school students, particularly in Key Stage 2
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
– Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting student learning

Benefits:
– Opportunity to make a significant impact on students’ educational journey
– Collaborative and supportive working environment
– Continued professional development and training opportunities

If you are passionate about education and have the relevant experience working with Key Stage 2 students, we would love to hear from you.

Teaching 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

Benefits of working with New Directions:

• 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
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• 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.