Teaching Assistant, Foundation Stage 2,

Job Description

Position: Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or Relevant Experience)
Location: Wallasey
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Until Summer 2025
Hours: Full Time
Year Group: F2 (Foundation Stage 2)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate full-time Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team at a primary school in Wallasey. This role involves providing one-to-one support to a student in their F2 class, focusing on creating a positive learning experience while addressing challenging behaviour effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
– Work closely with the class teacher to support the educational and emotional needs of a child in F2, particularly in managing challenging behaviour.
– Implement strategies to encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning activities.
– Assist in the delivery of tailored activities that promote development in key areas such as literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
– Foster a nurturing and supportive environment that helps the child flourish both academically and socially.
– Communicate effectively with parents and staff regarding the child’s progress and well-being.

Qualifications and Requirements:
– Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience working with children in a primary school setting.
– Proven experience in managing and supporting children with challenging behaviour.
– Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with students, staff, and parents.
– Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting individual learning needs.

Staff in this school are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment for all students. In this role you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on a child’s educational journey while working alongside a passionate team of educators.

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.