Teaching Assistant, Foundation Stage 1 & Year 1, Merseyside
Client: New Directions
Location: Merseyside, United Kingdom
Job Category: Education
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 04f4bec48ec8
Job Views: 70
Posted: 09.02.2025
Expiry Date: 26.03.2025
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.
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:
* 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
* 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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