Primary School Teaching Assistant

Educate Group; Wirral; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Educate Group are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support class teachers on a supply basis across Wirral primary schools. The role is full-time and flexible, covering sickness, maternity, training and appointments as needed.

Candidates should hold NVQ Level 2 or 3 TA, HLTA, CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education, BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies, or equivalent, or experience as a Learning Support Assistant. In-house TA training is offered.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Available to work 5 days a week.
• Experience with ALN (additional learning needs) and/or primary education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction of head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers.
• Assist in implementing Individual Education Programmes (IEP) and monitor progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable full participation.
• Maintain student records and support teachers with data and administration.
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop social skills.

Education

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)

Care work

Job description

Description

Are you looking for a rewarding, full time flexible role working with children in a classroom?

Educate are working closely with a range of primary schools throughout Wirral who are looking for a Teaching Assistants to support the class teacher on asupply basis asand when needed by the school,covering sickness, maternity, training, appointments etc.

This can be on a long-term basis or flexible depending on the requirement of the school and can be in a range of primary schools in the Wirral area

We do need you to be available for work 5 days a week.

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).
• Care work

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. (We offer in-house Teaching Assistant training)

Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)

Some of the roles we have include working 1-1 or with small groups of children with additional needs 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
• Dyspraxia
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties
• 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

Notes:

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we cannot offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
• We are a member of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation).
• The Educate Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
• As a matter of courtesy, the Educate Group aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.
• A higher rate is achievable for candidates with a proven track record of high attainment within the required job role or subject area.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

If you want to know more about the Educate Group and the current opportunities, don’t hesitate to contact Madie on 01978 281881.