Teaching Assistant

New Directions England Posted This week

Full Time
Onsite
Junior

Job description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to support a well-regarded primary school in Ellesmere Port within EYFS.

With demand high, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure regular work, with the potential for long-term roles for the right candidates.

About the School

  • A welcoming and inclusive school community
  • Supportive leadership and experienced EYFS team
  • Strong focus on early years development
  • Engaged and enthusiastic pupils
  • Positive learning environment with a nurturing approach
  • The Role

  • Supporting within EYFS (Nursery/Reception)
  • Assisting with play-based learning and daily routines
  • Working with small groups and on a 1:1 basis
  • Supporting children’s development and early learning
  • Helping to create a safe and engaging classroom environment
  • What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working within EYFS
  • A caring, patient and proactive approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Passion for supporting early years development
  • Reliable and adaptable individuals
  • What’s On Offer

  • ASAP start available
  • Regular work within a local Ellesmere Port school
  • Opportunities for long-term roles
  • Supportive and welcoming school environment
  • If you’re passionate about early years and looking for regular work with progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

    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;

  • NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
  • NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
  • CACHE Level 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
  • Dyspraxia
  • Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
  • Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
  • Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
  • Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
  • Severe Learning Difficulties
  • 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, ALNCO and 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
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • 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.

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