Level 3 Teaching Assistant, EYFS

New Directions; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Merseyside is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support a student in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The role requires experience in an educational setting and a nurturing approach to assist children’s learning. Candidates will collaborate closely with teachers and support individualized learning to help every child thrive.

Benefits

Dedicated Account Manager

Regular Supply Work

Competitive Rates of Pay

Potential Long-term Roles

Compliance with Agency Workers Regulation

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Understanding of child development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a child in EYFS.
• Implement strategies to assist the child's learning.
• Work with class teachers and SENCO for inclusive learning.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Nurturing

Education

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant

CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education

BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies

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Level 3 Teaching Assistant, EYFS, Merseyside

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Client:

New Directions

Location:

Merseyside, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description

A primary school based in Birkenhead have 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 are 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:
– Provide one-to-one support to a child in EYFS, assisting with their learning and progress
– Implement strategies to help the child engage with the curriculum and reach their potential
– Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
– Monitor and record the child’s achievements and challenges to inform future interventions

Requirements:
– Experience working with children in an educational setting, preferably in a support capacity
– A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to supporting children’s learning needs
– Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
– 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.

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
• 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.