Job Description
Experienced Teaching Assistants Needed for A Primary School in West Kirby!
New Directions is excited to partner with a respected primary school in West Kirby, seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to provide dedicated one-to-one support for a new cohort of children. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact on young learners, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
– Offer personalised support to individual students, catering to their specific educational needs.
– Assist in the delivery of tailored learning plans and activities that foster student engagement and progress.
– Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure a cohesive approach to student development.
– Build trusting relationships with students, promoting their confidence and emotional well-being.
– Monitor and document student progress, providing feedback to the teaching staff as needed.
Requirements:
– Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, preferably in a primary school setting.
– Strong understanding of child development and learning strategies.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students.
– A proactive, patient, and compassionate approach to supporting children.
What We Offer:
– A dedicated account manager to provide support.
– Opportunities for professional growth and further training.
– The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children during their educational journey.
If you are an enthusiastic and skilled Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity, we encourage you to apply!
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;
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.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
20. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
21. Regular and varied supply work
22. Competitive rates of pay
23. Potential long-term teaching roles
24. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
25. A network of branches across the UK
26. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
27. Recommend-a-friend scheme
28. 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.