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Trainee Learning Support Assistant, Merseyside
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Client:
New Directions
Location:
Merseyside, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
14.07.2025
Expiry Date:
28.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job Description
Trainee Learning Support Assistant – Supporting Children with SEND – Wirral
Are you a care assistant, support worker, nurse, youth worker or social care professional looking to take your skills into a new and rewarding environment?
New Directions Education are looking for compassionate, dedicated and reliable individuals to train and work as Learning Support Assistants in primary and secondary schools across the Wirral, supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Location: Wirral
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Flexible, long-term and short-term roles available
About the Role:
You’ll work closely with children with a range of additional needs including autism, speech and language difficulties, learning delays and physical disabilities. Your role will include:
* Building trusted, supportive relationships with pupils
* Helping children focus and engage in learning
* Supporting with emotional regulation and communication
* Working 1:1 or in small groups under the guidance of teaching staff
* Promoting independence, confidence and a positive school experience
What We’re Looking For:
* A background in care, support work, health or social care
* Empathy, patience and a natural ability to connect with others
* Passion for helping children thrive, no matter their challenges
* Willingness to learn and grow within an educational setting
* A positive, can-do attitude and a calm, caring approach
Why Join New Directions?
* Full support and guidance through your transition into education
* Free training opportunities
* Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
* Opportunities for long-term school placements
If you’ve got the heart for care and want to make a real difference in the lives of young people, this could be the start of a truly rewarding journey.
Apply now or get in touch to find out more about joining our amazing team!
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;
* NVQLevel 2 Teaching Assistant
* NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
* Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
* CACHELevel 3 in Childcare & Education
* 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:
* Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
* Dyslexia
* Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
* Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
* Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
* Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
* Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher,ALNCOand class teachers
* Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
* Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
* Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
* Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
* A dedicated and expert Account Manager
* Regular and varied supply work
* Competitive rates of pay
* Potential long-term teaching roles
* Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
* A network of branches across the UK
* Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
* 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 (formerly CRB) check.
Please New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch, for more information on this job vacancy, on 0151 515 0822 or click Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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