Job Description
New Directions Education are working with a welcoming primary school in Chester who are seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil in KS1. This role is mornings only and will begin ASAP on an ongoing basis.
Role responsibilities:
1. Provide 1:1 support to a KS1 pupil with additional needs
2. Assist with classroom activities, helping the pupil stay engaged and focused
3. Support social, emotional and learning development
4. Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support
What we’re looking for:
5. Experience supporting children with SEN (essential)
6. Patient, caring and proactive approach
7. Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
8. TA qualification desirable but not essential
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with SEND experience to make a real difference in a child’s learning journey.
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;
9. NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
10. NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
11. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
12. CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
13. 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:
14. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
15. Dyslexia
16. Dyspraxia
17. Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
18. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
19. Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
20. Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
21. Severe Learning Difficulties
22. Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
23. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
24. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
25. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
26. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
27. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
28. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
29. Regular and varied supply work
30. Competitive rates of pay
31. Potential long-term teaching roles
32. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
33. A network of branches across the UK
34. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
35. Recommend-a-friend scheme
36. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.