Learning Support Assistant, Year 3, Merseyside
Client: New Directions
Location: Merseyside, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 28c34201c786
Job Views: 12
Posted: 28.04.2025
Expiry Date: 12.06.2025
Job Description
A primary school based in Birkenhead has approached New Directions to assist in finding a Learning Support Assistant for their Year 3 class. This is a full-time role starting September 2024, continuing on an ongoing basis. Responsibilities include supporting classroom activities and assisting students with their learning in small groups or on a 1:1 basis when required.
Requirements for this role include:
* Enthusiasm for learning
* Effective communication skills with students and staff
* A positive, proactive attitude
* Strong behaviour management skills and experience with challenging behaviours
This school fosters excellent relationships and high expectations for achievement and behaviour, supporting children to excel both inside and outside the classroom.
Apply now to learn more!
Teaching or classroom assistants are vital resources in schools, heavily relied upon by teachers.
Preferred qualifications include:
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant
* Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
* CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
* BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing)
We also consider experienced LSAs without these qualifications but with relevant primary or secondary school experience.
Experience in additional learning needs (ALN):
Many roles involve working with children with conditions such as ASD, Dyslexia, MSI, PMLD, EBD, and Physical Disabilities.
As a teaching assistant, your responsibilities include:
* Supporting pupils' educational and social development under guidance
* Implementing and monitoring Individual Education Programmes (IEPs)
* Supporting individual students inside and outside the classroom
* Maintaining student records
* Assisting students with emotional or behavioural challenges and developing social skills
Benefits of working with New Directions:
* Dedicated Account Managers
* Regular, varied supply work
* Competitive pay rates
* Potential for long-term roles
* Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
* Extensive UK branch network
* Preferred supplier status with UK local authorities
* Major agency for Welsh-speaking teachers
* Reputation for excellence in education recruitment
New Directions Education Ltd acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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