Teaching Assistant, Key Stage 2, Wirral

Job Description

Position: Temporary Teaching Assistant (One-to-One)
Location: Wirral
Duration: 2 Weeks (Full-Time)
Start Date: After Easter

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a team at a primary school on the Wirral for a temporary position in their KS2 department. This role will involve providing one-to-one support to a student, fully engaging them in their learning journey.

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide tailored one-to-one support to a designated student in KS2, fostering their academic and personal development.
– Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and creating an inclusive, supportive environment.
– Implement individualised learning strategies to help the student achieve their educational goals.
– Monitor and record the student’s progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents as needed.
– Promote positive behaviour and engagement in classroom activities.

Qualifications and Requirements:
– Experience working with children, preferably in a primary school setting.
– Strong understanding of teaching methodologies and child development, particularly in KS2.
– Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students.
– A patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach to supporting children’s learning.
– A relevant qualification in education or childcare would be desirable but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a student’s educational experience during a crucial period. You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to fostering a love for learning in students.

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.