Learning Support Assistant, Key Stage 1,

Job Description

Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Wallasey
Contract: Full-time, KS1
Start Date: January 2025 (Ongoing)

A wonderful opportunity has become available at a primary school in Wallasey for a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join their Key Stage 1 (KS1) team. This full-time position is set to commence in January 2025 and is ongoing.

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide one-to-one and small group support to KS1 students
– Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons
– Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
– Support students with special educational needs and disabilities
– Collaborate effectively with the teaching team and parents

Requirements:
– Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant in a primary school setting
– Strong understanding of KS1 curriculum and strategies to support learning
– Ability to build rapport with children and provide emotional support
– Good communication and teamwork skills
– Relevant qualifications or training in education support

This is an excellent opportunity for a caring and motivated individual to contribute to the academic and personal development of young learners within a supportive school community.

If you are passionate about working with children in Key Stage 1 and have the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role.

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.