Learning Support Assistant, Year 3

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for a Year 3 class in a primary school. This full-time role, starting in September 2024, involves supporting classroom activities and assisting students with their learning. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and experience with challenging behaviours. The school fosters a supportive environment, ensuring children excel academically and socially. Join a team that values high expectations and relationships, and make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Dedicated Account Managers

Regular, varied supply work

Competitive pay rates

Potential for long-term roles

Full compliance with AWR

Extensive UK branch network

Preferred supplier status with local authorities

Reputation for excellence in education recruitment

Qualifications

• Experience with challenging behaviours and working with children with ALN.
• Ability to support educational and social development under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' educational and social development under guidance.
• Implement and monitor Individual Education Programmes (IEPs).
• Assist students with emotional or behavioural challenges.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong behaviour management skills

Enthusiasm for learning

Positive, proactive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education

BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies

Job description

Learning Support Assistant, Year 3, Merseyside

Client: New Directions

Location: Merseyside, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 28c34201c786

Job Views: 12

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description

A primary school based in Birkenhead has approached New Directions to assist in finding a Learning Support Assistant for their Year 3 class. This is a full-time role starting September 2024, continuing on an ongoing basis. Responsibilities include supporting classroom activities and assisting students with their learning in small groups or on a 1:1 basis when required.

Requirements for this role include:

• Enthusiasm for learning
• Effective communication skills with students and staff
• A positive, proactive attitude
• Strong behaviour management skills and experience with challenging behaviours

This school fosters excellent relationships and high expectations for achievement and behaviour, supporting children to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

Apply now to learn more!

Teaching or classroom assistants are vital resources in schools, heavily relied upon by teachers.

Preferred qualifications include:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing)

We also consider experienced LSAs without these qualifications but with relevant primary or secondary school experience.

Experience in additional learning needs (ALN):

Many roles involve working with children with conditions such as ASD, Dyslexia, MSI, PMLD, EBD, and Physical Disabilities.

As a teaching assistant, your responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils' educational and social development under guidance
• Implementing and monitoring Individual Education Programmes (IEPs)
• Supporting individual students inside and outside the classroom
• Maintaining student records
• Assisting students with emotional or behavioural challenges and developing social skills

Benefits of working with New Directions:

• Dedicated Account Managers
• Regular, varied supply work
• Competitive pay rates
• Potential for long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• Extensive UK branch network
• Preferred supplier status with UK local authorities
• Major agency for Welsh-speaking teachers
• Reputation for excellence in education recruitment

New Directions Education Ltd acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy.