Job Description
We are working with a primary school in Birkenhead seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to two pupils within the school day.
This is a rewarding but demanding role that requires someone confident, proactive and experienced in supporting pupils with additional needs.
The Role:
1. Morning: 1:1 support with a Year 5 pupil
2. Afternoon: 1:1 support with a Year 2 pupil
3. Supporting pupils to remain engaged in lessons and access learning
4. Implementing strategies to support behaviour and focus
5. Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to ensure consistent support
Essential Experience:
6. Previous school-based TA or LSA experience
7. Experience supporting children with ADHD
8. Strong behaviour management skills
9. Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
10. Ability to quickly build rapport and trust with pupils
11. A proactive approach and ability to follow guidance from teaching staff
The school is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, provide consistent support and help create a positive, structured learning environment for both pupils.
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant ready for a rewarding 1:1 role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with 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;
12. NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
13. NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
14. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
15. CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
16. 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:
17. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
18. Dyslexia
19. Dyspraxia
20. Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
21. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
22. Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
23. Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
24. Severe Learning Difficulties
25. Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
26. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
27. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
28. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
29. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
30. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
31. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
32. Regular and varied supply work
33. Competitive rates of pay
34. Potential long-term teaching roles
35. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
36. A network of branches across the UK
37. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
38. Recommend-a-friend scheme
39. 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.