Learning Support Assistant, Year 6,

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for an experienced LSA at a Primary School on the Wirral!

Are you an experienced and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with a passion for working with Year 6 students? A welcoming primary school on the Wirral is seeking a proactive individual to join their team part-time, starting immediately and continuing on an ongoing basis. This role involves providing crucial support to students in Year 6 in a nurturing and engaging environment.

– Location: The Wirral
– Working Hours: Mornings Only
– Start Date: ASAP – Ongoing Basis

Essential Requirements:
– Proven experience working as an LSA in primary school settings
– Strong understanding of supporting Year 6 students academically and emotionally

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide one-on-one and small group support to students in Year 6
– Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities
– Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students

If you are a caring and experienced LSA with a passion for supporting Year 6 students, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity!

Join a fantastic school community on the Wirral and make a positive impact on the educational journey of their Year 6 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.