Unqualified Teaching Assistant, Wirral

Job Description

New Directions Education is looking for passionate and caring individuals to join our team of Trainee / Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work in primary and SEND schools across the Wirral.

Location: Wirral
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Flexible – full-time, part-time, and ad hoc opportunities available

About the Role:
This is the perfect opportunity for anyone with experience in care, social work, or support roles who is looking to take the next step into education. You’ll be supporting children in the classroom, helping them learn, develop confidence, and reach their potential.

No formal classroom experience? No problem! If you have the right attitude, compassion, and patience, we’ll guide you every step of the way to help you start your career in education.

What We’re Looking For:
– Background in care, social care, or support work
– A genuine passion for helping others
– Good communication and teamwork skills
– Flexibility and a willingness to learn

Why Join New Directions?
– Dedicated support from your local Wirral consultant
– Opportunities to gain hands-on classroom experience
– Work in a variety of schools across the Wirral
– A fantastic first step into the world of education

Apply today to start your journey with New Directions Education and make a real difference in local schools!

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.