Teaching Assistant, Year 6, Merseyside

Job Description

Are you a dedicated and qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting student’s learning and development? We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join a friendly school in Wallasey on a supply basis. This role involves working mornings only with a Year 6 class, leading ongoing intervention group work week by week.

Position: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Mornings Only)
Location: School in Wallasey
Schedule: Supply Basis, Mornings Only

Responsibilities:
– Lead intervention group work in a Year 6 class, providing targeted support to help students achieve their learning objectives
– Collaborate with the class teacher to plan and deliver engaging and effective interventions tailored to the needs of individual students
– Monitor and track the progress of students in the intervention groups, adjusting strategies as necessary to ensure positive outcomes
– Contribute to creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes academic progress and emotional well-being

Requirements:
– Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assistance or equivalent is essential
– Proven experience working with primary school students, particularly in Year 6 or similar age group
– Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate students in group settings

Benefits:
– Opportunity to work with a Year 6 class in a supportive and welcoming school environment
– Flexible morning schedule providing a good work-life balance
– Chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ academic progress and personal development

If you are a motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a commitment to supporting students through intervention group work, we would love to hear from you!

Join us in delivering ongoing intervention support to Year 6 students at this fantastic school in Wallasey.

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 Agency in relation to this vacancy.