Teaching Assistant, Flintshire

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and achieve their full potential? We are currently seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support primary schools throughout the Holywell area, with a variety of flexible opportunities available.

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or have transferable skills from childcare, youth work or a similar setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the classroom. We offer day-to-day supply, short-term cover and long-term placements, allowing you to find work that suits your lifestyle and availability.

In this role, you’ll work alongside class teachers to provide classroom support, assist with learning activities, and encourage pupils to stay engaged and confident throughout the school day. You’ll play an important part in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment while helping children develop both academically and socially.

We’re looking for friendly, dependable and proactive individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and are committed to making a positive difference in education. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role supporting local schools, we’d love to hear from you and help you find your next Teaching Assistant opportunity in the Holywell area.

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.