Job Description
New Directions Education are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Ellesmere Port. Roles include 1:1 support and general classroom TA duties, with both long-term placements and ad hoc supply work available.
What we’re looking for:
1. Experience working with children (school, childcare or similar)
2. Friendly, adaptable and reliable individuals
3. Level 2/3 TA qualification desirable but not essential
Whether you’re looking for flexible supply or a regular long-term role, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today to join our fantastic team at New Directions Education.
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;
4. NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
5. NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
6. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
7. CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
8. 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:
9. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
10. Dyslexia
11. Dyspraxia
12. Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
13. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
14. Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
15. Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
16. Severe Learning Difficulties
17. Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
18. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
19. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
20. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
21. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
22. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
23. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
24. Regular and varied supply work
25. Competitive rates of pay
26. Potential long-term teaching roles
27. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
28. A network of branches across the UK
29. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
30. Recommend-a-friend scheme
31. 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.