Teaching Assistant, Denbighshire

Job Description

We are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a range of primary schools in Denbigh. As a well-established education supply agency, we are committed to placing dedicated support staff in schools where they can make a positive and lasting impact on pupils’ learning and development.

In this role, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils across the classroom, providing one-to-one and small group assistance where needed. You will help to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, assist with classroom management, and support children in building confidence and achieving their individual goals.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced teaching assistants as well as those looking to gain valuable classroom experience. Supply work offers flexibility, variety, and the chance to develop your skills across different school settings, all while being supported by a knowledgeable and friendly agency team.

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.