Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant,

Job Description

Position: Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or Level 3)
Location: Birkenhead
Contract: January to Summer Term 2025
Hours: 8:30am-1:30pm

A school in Birkenhead is looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or Level 3) to join their team from January to the end of the summer term in 2025. This role will involve providing general support across the school.

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide general classroom support to teachers
– Assist with the smooth running of daily activities
– Support individual students as needed
– Help create a positive learning environment
– Collaborate effectively with other staff members

Requirements:
– Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
– Experience working in a school setting is desirable
– Strong communication and teamwork skills
– A positive and proactive attitude
– Ability to work independently and follow instructions

This is a part-time position, with hours from 8:30am to 1:30pm, ideal for those looking to make a difference in a school setting while maintaining a work-life balance.

If you are a dedicated and caring individual with a passion for supporting students’ learning and well-being, we would love to hear from you.

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.