Job Description
Exciting Opportunity: Learning Support Assistant Needed for Primary School in Wallasey
Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Wallasey, Merseyside
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Part-Time (Monday and Tuesday), Temporary Contract until Summer
Are you a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant with a background in nursery settings? A fantastic part-time opportunity is available at a primary school in Wallasey for individuals passionate about supporting early years development. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and learning of young students in a nurturing educational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
– Provide support and assistance to nursery-aged students in their early years learning journey
– Assist the class teacher in implementing engaging and age-appropriate activities
– Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment that promotes social and emotional development
– Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the holistic development of each child
Requirements:
– Previous experience working in nursery settings or early years education
– Understanding of child development principles and best practices for supporting young learners
– Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with children
– Patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach towards supporting children’s learning and well-being
If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of young learners and have the necessary skills and experience for this role, we encourage you to apply today. This temporary part-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to the educational growth of nursery-aged students in a supportive primary school setting.
Join a vibrant educational community in Wallasey and play a meaningful role in shaping the early learning experiences of nursery-aged children. This temporary part-time role presents a valuable opportunity to utilise your skills and expertise in supporting young learners during their formative years.
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;
1. NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
2. NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
3. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
4. CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
5. 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:
6. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
7. Dyslexia
8. Dyspraxia
9. Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
10. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
11. Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
12. Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
13. Severe Learning Difficulties
14. Physical Disabilities (PD)
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
15. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
16. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
17. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
18. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
19. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills
Benefits of working with New Directions:
20. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
21. Regular and varied supply work
22. Competitive rates of pay
23. Potential long-term roles
24. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
25. A network of branches across the UK
26. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
27. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
28. Recommend-a-friend scheme
29. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relationto this vacancy.