Job Description
A welcoming and supportive primary school in Wirral is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their nursery team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Early Years practitioner who is committed to supporting young children in their early development within a nurturing and engaging environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality Early Years provision
2. Work closely with children in the nursery class to promote learning through play
3. Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
4. Support children’s social, emotional, and educational development
5. Assist with observations and assessments in line with EYFS requirements
Requirements:
6. A Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (must be full and relevant in line with Ofsted-approved EY qualifications)
7. Experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
8. A strong understanding of the EYFS framework
9. Excellent communication and teamwork skills
10. A caring, patient, and proactive approach
What’s on Offer:
11. Full-time position with the potential to become long-term for the right candidate
12. Opportunity to work in a supportive and friendly school environment
13. Immediate start after the Easter holidays
If you are a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Early Years, we would love to hear from you.
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;
14. NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
15. NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
16. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
17. CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
18. 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:
19. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
20. Dyslexia
21. Dyspraxia
22. Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
23. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
24. Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
25. Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
26. Severe Learning Difficulties
27. Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
28. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
29. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
30. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
31. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
32. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
33. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
34. Regular and varied supply work
35. Competitive rates of pay
36. Potential long-term teaching roles
37. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
38. A network of branches across the UK
39. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
40. Recommend-a-friend scheme
41. 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.