Teaching Assistant, Year 5, Wirral

Job Description

Full-Time, Teaching Assistant – Year 5 – Wirral

A lovely primary school on the Wirral is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, ongoing basis starting after May half term.

– Location: Wirral
– Start Date: After May Half Term
– Duration: Ongoing – continuing into the new academic year
– Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday
– Year Group: Year 5
– Role Type: General classroom support

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities
• Working with groups of pupils to support learning across the curriculum
• Helping to manage classroom behaviour and promote positive learning
• Assisting with preparation of learning materials and displays
• Providing general support to pupils and contributing to a positive classroom environment

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in Key Stage 2 is desirable
• A proactive, positive and flexible attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking for a stable, long-term TA role in a welcoming and supportive school environment.

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.