Teaching Assistant, Flintshire

Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support children’s education in the Mold area? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistants to work in a range of friendly and supportive primary schools.

As part of our education recruitment agency, you’ll have access to flexible working opportunities, including day-to-day supply, short-term assignments and long-term placements. Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or taking your first steps into a school-based role, we can help you find a position that matches your skills and availability.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers to support classroom learning, assist with lesson activities, and encourage pupils to build confidence and reach their full potential. You’ll provide support to individual pupils and small groups, helping to create a positive, engaging and inclusive environment where children can thrive.

We’re looking for individuals who are patient, reliable and passionate about working with young people. Experience in education, childcare, youth work or a similar setting is desirable, but a positive attitude, strong communication skills and a willingness to support pupils’ development are what matter most.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful contribution in local schools while enjoying the flexibility of supply work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team supporting primary schools across the Mold 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.