Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Skelmersdale. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to begin a career in education and gain valuable experience working with children in a school setting.
The Role
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will:
1. Support class teachers in delivering engaging learning activities
2. Work with small groups and individual pupils to support progress
3. Help promote positive behaviour and a calm learning environment
The School
This is a welcoming primary school that offers:
4. A supportive and inclusive environment
5. Strong leadership and staff teamwork
6. Opportunities to develop skills and experience in a school setting
7. A focus on pupil wellbeing and progress
Applications Welcome From Care Backgrounds
We are happy to consider applicants with experience from care settings, including:
8. Residential care
9. Foster care
10. Support work
11. Youth work
12. Social care roles
Your transferable skills and experience working with children and young people are highly valued.
Requirements
13. Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
14. References covering the last 2–5 years
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
15. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
16. Regular and varied supply work
17. Competitive rates of pay
18. Potential long-term teaching roles
19. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
20. A network of branches across the UK
21. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
22. Recommend-a-friend scheme
23. 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, Liverpool branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.