Learning Support Assistant, After-school & Breakfast Club,

Job Description

Position: Learning Support Assistant
Location: Wirral, Primary School
Contract: 2 weeks cover, split shifts from 7:30 am-9:00 am and 2:30 pm-6:00 pm
Start Date: Mid-November

Are you a caring and dedicated individual passionate about supporting children in their before and after school activities? Join a dynamic team at a primary school on the Wirral as a Learning Support Assistant for their breakfast and after-school club. This temporary position offers a rewarding opportunity to engage with students during crucial parts of their day.

Key Responsibilities:
– Assist in the organisation and supervision of activities during the breakfast and after-school club
– Support children in their social interactions and engagement with various learning opportunities
– Ensure the safety and well-being of students throughout the club sessions

Requirements:
– Experience working with children in a similar setting is advantageous
– Strong communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

Benefits:
– Gain valuable experience in a school-based setting
– Make a positive impact on students’ daily routines and well-being
– Collaborate with a supportive team dedicated to children’s development

Join this primary school on the Wirral and be a vital part of providing exceptional care and support to students during the breakfast and after-school club sessions. Your commitment and empathy as a Learning Support Assistant will contribute to creating a nurturing and engaging environment for students.

Apply now and make a difference in the lives of young learners.

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.