Learning Support Assistant, Foundation Stage 2,

Job Description

Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Bromborough
Class: Foundation Stage 2
Hours: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm (including after-school club with pupil)

Are you a dedicated and caring individual looking for a rewarding role in education? Join a primary school based in Bromborough as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to provide one-to-one support for a pupil in Foundation 2. The role includes staying for the after-school club to continue supporting the pupil’s learning and development.

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide one-to-one assistance to a pupil in Foundation 2 to enhance their educational experience
– Support the pupil with academic tasks, social interactions, and emotional well-being
– Engage with the pupil during after-school club activities and provide consistent care and guidance

Requirements:

– Previous experience working with children, preferably in a school setting
– Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach to supporting individual needs
– Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate well with teachers and parents

Benefits:
– Opportunity to make a positive impact on a child’s learning journey
– Engaging work environment with opportunities for professional development
– Competitive salary and the chance to work in a supportive school community

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and are available for the specified hours, we welcome you to apply for this role. Join this school community in Bromborough and become an integral part of a child’s educational growth in Foundation Stage 2. Your dedication and commitment to the pupil’s well-being will contribute to their success and happiness.

Teaching 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

Benefits of working with New Directions:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.