Level 2 Learning Support Assistant, Year 5, Wirral

Job Description

Position: Level 2 Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Location: Birkenhead
Start Date: After Easter 2025
Contract Duration: Full-Time Until Summer 2025
Year Group: Year 5 (One-to-One Support)

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Level 2 Learning Support Assistant to join a dedicated team at a primary school in Birkenhead. This full-time role focuses on providing one-to-one support to a Year 5 student, helping them to reach their full potential and thrive in a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide tailored support to the assigned Year 5 student to enhance their learning experience.
– Assist with the preparation and delivery of lessons, ensuring accessibility and engagement.
– Foster a supportive and encouraging atmosphere that promotes the student’s confidence and independence.
– Monitor the student’s progress and communicate effectively with the class teacher regarding their development.
– Support the social and emotional needs of the student, promoting positive behaviour and interactions.

Qualifications and Requirements:
– Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
– Experience working with children, preferably in a primary school setting.
– Strong communication skills, patience, and a caring approach to supporting diverse learning needs.
– A genuine commitment to helping children succeed in their education.

Staff at this school believe in creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and inspired to learn. You will be joining a supportive team committed to making a positive impact on students’ lives.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Level 2 Learning Support Assistant!

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.