Teaching Assistant, Denbighshire

Job Description

Looking for rewarding work in education this September?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to support primary schools throughout the Ruthin area on a flexible supply basis. Working with a variety of schools, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy helping children succeed and want the flexibility to choose when and where they work.

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting teachers with classroom activities, assisting pupils with their learning, and helping to create a positive and inclusive environment where children can thrive. Opportunities are available on a day-to-day, short-term, and long-term basis, making this role ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants as well as those looking to broaden their experience within education.

In return, you’ll benefit from competitive rates of pay, flexible working arrangements, and ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant who will help match you with roles that suit your skills and availability.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the classroom and are looking for supply work in schools across Ruthin from September, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Specification

Teaching, Learning 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
• 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.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.