Job Title: Teaching Assistant, Foundation Stage 1 & Year 1, Merseyside
Client: New Directions
Location: Merseyside, United Kingdom
Category: Education
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 04f4bec48ec8
Job Views: 6
Posted: 24.04.2025
Expiry Date: 08.06.2025
Job Description
Join a dedicated and passionate team as a Teaching Assistant – Foundation Stage 1 & Year 1.
Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a difference in their educational journey? We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant on a supply basis to join a fabulous team at a primary school in Wallasey. This role involves working with Foundation Stage 1 and Year 1 pupils on a full-time basis until the end of the summer term.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging educational activities
* Support the class teacher in creating a positive learning environment
* Provide one-to-one support to students as needed
* Help with classroom management and daily routines
Requirements:
* Previous experience working with children
* Ability to engage and motivate students in their learning
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
If you are a dedicated and caring individual who enjoys working with young children, we would love to hear from you.
Teaching or classroom assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.
Qualifications we consider:
* 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 working with children with:
* Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
* Dyslexia
* Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
* Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
* Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
* Physical Disabilities (PD)
As a teaching assistant, you’ll be expected to:
* Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO, and class teachers
* Implement and monitor Individual Education Programmes (IEPs)
* Support students inside and outside the classroom to participate fully in activities
* Help maintain student records
* Support students with emotional or behavioural challenges and help develop social skills
Benefits of working with New Directions:
* Dedicated Account Manager
* Regular and varied supply work
* Competitive pay rates
* Potential for long-term roles
* Compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
* Network of branches across the UK
* Preferred supplier to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework
* Major provider for Welsh-speaking teachers
* Reputation for excellence in education and recruitment
Note: New Directions Education Ltd acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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