Teaching Assistant, Year 5, Wirral

Job Description

Part-Time, Teaching Assistant – Year 5 – Wirral (Mornings Only)

A supportive primary school on the Wirral is looking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in a Year 5 class, starting as soon as possible on an ongoing basis.

– Location: Wirral
– Start Date: ASAP
– Duration: Ongoing, long-term supply
– Hours: Monday to Friday – Mornings only
– Year Group: Year 5
– Role Type: General classroom support

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the class teacher with learning activities and routines
• Working with groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning
• Assisting with classroom management and preparation of resources
• Helping to maintain a positive, engaging learning environment
• Encouraging pupils to stay on task and supporting behaviour when needed

Requirements:

• Experience in a KS2 classroom preferred
• A proactive, friendly and dependable attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a consistent, part-time role in a welcoming and well-organised school.

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.