Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Foundation Stage 2, Wirral

Job Description

Location: Wirral
Position: Part-Time Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Foundation Stage 2)
Hours: 3 Mornings per Week (Exact Days to be Confirmed)
Duration: Until Summer 2025 (Immediate Start)

Are you a passionate and dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant eager to support young learners? We are looking for a caring and skilled individual to join a primary school in the Wirral as a one-to-one Teaching Assistant in Foundation Stage 2. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in a child’s early educational experience!

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide dedicated one-to-one support for a Foundation Stage 2 student to enhance their learning and development.
– Assist with the implementation of tailored activities and learning plans in line with the Early Years Framework.
– Foster a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment that promotes a love for learning.
– Collaborate with the class teacher and other staff members to monitor progress and adapt support strategies as needed.
– Encourage social interaction and communication skills through play and structured activities.

Requirements:
– Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.
– Experience working with young children, particularly in a one-to-one setting.
– A patient, empathetic attitude with a genuine desire to support children’s growth and development.
– Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young learners and meet the qualifications, we would love to hear from you!

Job Specification

Teaching, Learning 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.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.