Teaching Assistant, Year 6,

Job Description

Fantastic Opportunity for an Inspiring Full-Time Teaching Assistant.

Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Wallasey
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: Until May 2025
Hours: Full Time
Year Group: Year 6

A dynamic primary school in Wallasey is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic full-time Teaching Assistant to support their Year 6 class. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with students as they prepare for their SATs, providing booster sessions and tailored support to help them excel.

Key Responsibilities:
– Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons focused on SATs preparation and curriculum content.
– Provide targeted support during booster sessions to help improve student understanding and confidence.
– Work one-on-one and in small groups with students to reinforce learning and provide additional assistance.
– Help create a positive and motivating classroom environment that encourages student participation and growth.
– Collaborate with teachers to monitor student progress and adapt support strategies as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:
– Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, preferably in a primary school setting.
– Strong knowledge of the Year 6 curriculum and SATs preparation.
– Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students and staff.
– A proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting children’s learning.
– Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping students succeed.

At this school staff are committed to fostering a supportive and inspiring learning environment. You will be part of a dedicated team working to ensure every student reaches their full potential, especially during this crucial time in their educational journey.

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.