Job Description
We are working with a friendly and welcoming primary school in Bebington that is looking to recruit Teaching Assistants for regular supply work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking for consistent school-based work, with the chance to build relationships with staff and pupils while gaining valuable classroom experience.
About the School
1. Supportive and inclusive school community
2. Welcoming leadership team and staff
3. Positive learning environment
4. Strong focus on pupil wellbeing and achievement
5. Well-established within the local area
The Role
6. Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as required
7. Working with individuals, small groups and whole classes
8. Assisting with classroom activities and learning tasks
9. Supporting pupil engagement and positive behaviour
10. Working closely with teachers and support staff
What We’re Looking For
11. Experience working with children in a school or similar setting
12. A positive, reliable and adaptable approach
13. Strong communication and teamwork skills
14. Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
15. SEND experience beneficial but not essential
What’s On Offer
16. Regular supply bookings
17. ASAP starts available
18. Opportunity to work consistently within the same school
19. Potential for future long-term opportunities
If you’re looking for regular work in a supportive primary school and enjoy making a difference in the classroom, we’d 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;
20. NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
21. NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
22. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
23. CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
24. 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:
25. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
26. Dyslexia
27. Dyspraxia
28. Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
29. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
30. Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
31. Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
32. Severe Learning Difficulties
33. Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
34. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
35. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
36. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
37. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
38. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
39. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
40. Regular and varied supply work
41. Competitive rates of pay
42. Potential long-term teaching roles
43. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
44. A network of branches across the UK
45. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
46. Recommend-a-friend scheme
47. 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.