Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Year 1,

Job Description

Position: Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Wallasey
Contract: Full-time position starting after half term
Students: Year 1 support with learning

Are you a dedicated and qualified Level 2 Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact on students’ educational development? Join a friendly and supportive team at a primary school in Wallasey as a Level 2 TA in Year 1. This is a full-time position that offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with young learners in their formative years.

Key Responsibilities:
– Assist in supporting Year 1 students with their learning and overall academic progress
– Collaborate with the classroom teacher to implement effective teaching strategies
– Provide one-on-one and group support to help students achieve their learning goals

Requirements:
– Level 2 or above Teaching Assistant qualification is essential
– Experience working in a primary school setting is desirable
– Ability to engage and motivate young learners in a positive and nurturing manner

Benefits:
– Opportunity to work in a welcoming and inclusive school environment
– Professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills

Join a dedicated team at a primary school in Wallasey and play a vital role in supporting Year 1 students on their educational journey. Your commitment and expertise as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant will contribute to creating a positive and enriching learning environment for young learners.

Apply now to be part of an enthusiastic team and help shape the future of students.

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.