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Level 3 Teaching Assistant, EYFS, Merseyside
Client: New Directions
Location: Merseyside, United Kingdom
Job Category: Education
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 481a7fbbda90
Job Views: 92
Posted: 03.03.2025
Job Description:
A primary school based in Birkenhead has approached New Directions to help them in finding a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support a student on a 1:1 basis in their early years foundation stage department (EYFS). The school is looking for the right candidate to start as soon as possible and this role will continue through until the end of the 2024 academic year, working 5 days a week. Experience within an EYFS setting is desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide one-to-one support to a child in EYFS, assisting with their learning and progress
2. Implement strategies to help the child engage with the curriculum and reach their potential
3. Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
4. Monitor and record the child’s achievements and challenges to inform future interventions
Requirements:
1. Experience working with children in an educational setting, preferably in a support capacity
2. A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to supporting children’s learning needs
3. Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
4. An understanding of child development and a willingness to adapt to individual learning styles
This school has excellent set values, which promote independence, respect, and self-accountability. Staff pride themselves on their promotion of inclusivity to all students, allowing each and every student to enjoy their learning and achieve success.
Qualifications:
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
* 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:
1. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO, and class teachers
2. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
3. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
4. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
5. 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
* Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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