Teaching Assistant, Year 1/2,

Job Description

An Exciting New Opportunity for a Full-Time Teaching Assistant.

Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Birkenhead
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full Time
Year Group: Year 1/2

A vibrant primary school in Birkenhead is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Teaching Assistant to join their team and support their Year 1/2 classes. If you have experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and are passionate about making a difference in young learners’ lives, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:
– Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities tailored to Year 1/2 students.
– Provide one-to-one and small group support to children with SEN, ensuring their individual needs are met.
– Assist in the implementation of individualised education plans (IEPs) and learning strategies.
– Foster an inclusive and nurturing environment that promotes social, emotional, and academic development.
– Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external professionals to track progress and share insights.

Qualifications and Requirements:
– Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, particularly with SEN students, is essential.
– A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
– Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.
– Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning journeys.

Join a school that believes in creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for every child. Within this role you will be part of a dedicated team committed to fostering inclusivity and helping all students reach their full potential.

We look forward to welcoming a passionate Teaching 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.