Teaching Assistant, Year 4, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Teaching Assistant for Year 4 Class

Location: Primary School in Ellesmere Port

Start Date: After May Half Term 2024

Duration: Until the end of the summer term 2024

Schedule: Monday to Friday

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Teaching Assistant to join a Year 4 classroom team at a friendly primary school in Ellesmere Port. This is a wonderful opportunity to support the educational development and wellbeing of young learners in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities:
– Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and activities
– Support individual students with their learning and development
– Help maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment
– Collaborate with colleagues to create a nurturing educational experience for all students
– Provide additional support to students with special educational needs, if required

Requirements:
– Previous experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable but not essential
– A patient and friendly demeanour
– Strong communication and teamwork skills
– Willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of the classroom
– Relevant qualifications in education or child development are advantageous

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and are looking for a rewarding role as a Teaching Assistant, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity in a Year 4 classroom starting after May half term.

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.