Learning Support Assistant, Key Stage 2, Cheshire West and Chester

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at a Primary School in Chester!

Location: Primary school in Chester, Cheshire
Start Date: ASAP until February half term 2025
Duration: Part-time, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Are you a skilled Learning Support Assistant (LSA) with experience working with Key Stage 2 students on a one-to-one basis and a knack for supporting students with challenging behaviours? A welcoming primary school in Chester is seeking a compassionate individual to join their team starting ASAP until the February half term in 2025. This position is part-time, running from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Key Requirements:
– Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant, particularly with Key Stage 2 students
– Ability to effectively support students with challenging behaviours

Role Responsibilities:
– Work closely with a Key Stage 2 student on a one-to-one basis
– Implement strategies to support positive behaviour and academic progress
– Collaborate with teachers and SENCO to ensure the student’s needs are met

If you possess a patient and nurturing approach, have experience working with children with behavioural challenges in a school setting, and meet the specified requirements, we encourage you to apply!

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.