Learning Support Assistant, Year 1,

Job Description

Are you a caring and experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) looking to make a positive impact on young learners? A welcoming primary school in Wallasey is seeking a dedicated individual to work one-on-one with a Year 1 student. Experience in supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) students and aiding in learning is advantageous for this role.

– Start Date: ASAP
– Duration: Ongoing
– Location: Wallasey

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support a Year 1 student one-on-one, providing tailored assistance to enhance their learning experience and development in the classroom setting.

Role Requirements:
– Experience working with EAL students
– Ability to provide individualised support to aid in learning
– Patient and nurturing approach to working with young children
– Team player with excellent communication skills

If you are passionate about supporting young learners and have experience working with EAL students, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. Join a supportive school community dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for all students. This is a rewarding opportunity in which you can inspire young minds and create a foundation for lifelong learning and success.

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.