Trainee Teaching Assistant,

Job Description

Are you aspiring to become a Teaching Assistant? Is your dream to work in schools? Are you a dedicated individual with a passion for supporting students’ learning and development? Do you have a background in a care/ support role?

New Directions Education are seeking enthusiastic Trainee Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across the Wirral. If you are committed, caring, and eager to make a difference in the lives of children, we invite you to be part of our team!

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant with New Directions Education, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities to primary school students
• Assist in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student progress
• Provide one-on-one support to students with diverse learning needs
• Collaborate with experienced educators and staff to enhance the overall school experience

Working as a Trainee Teaching Assistant with New Directions Education offers:

• Valuable hands-on experience in a school setting to kickstart your career in education
• Opportunities to work with experienced professionals and gain insight into the field of education
• Training to help you grow and succeed in your role as a Teaching Assistant
• Supportive and welcoming school environments where you can make a positive impact on student’s lives

If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey to becoming a Teaching Assistant, we encourage you to apply today!

Teaching or classroom assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.

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.