Teaching Assistant, Year 3, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity: Experienced Teaching Assistant Needed for Primary School in Ellesmere Port

Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Ongoing Supply Role

Are you an experienced and dedicated teaching assistant with strong behaviour management skills? An excellent full-time opportunity awaits for a skilled individual to work one-to-one with a Year 3 student at a primary school in Ellesmere Port. This is a long-term ongoing supply role offering the chance to make a lasting impact on a young learner’s educational journey.

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide one-to-one support and assistance to a Year 3 student in their academic and personal development
– Implement effective behaviour management strategies to support the student’s engagement and progress
– Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to create a supportive learning environment
– Monitor and track the student’s progress, providing feedback and updates as necessary

Requirements:
– Proven experience as a teaching assistant, particularly in supporting students with behaviour management needs
– Strong understanding of primary education curriculum and strategies to support individual learning needs
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, staff, and parents effectively
– Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and adapt to the changing needs of the student

If you have a passion for making a positive difference in students’ lives and possess the skills required for this challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today.

Join an excellent team at this primary school in Ellesmere Port and contribute to the growth and development of a Year 3 student through personalised support and effective behaviour management strategies. This full-time, long-term ongoing supply role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your skills and make a meaningful impact in the educational journey of a young learner.

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.

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