Teaching Assistant, Denbighshire

Job Description

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work opportunities this September?

As a leading education recruitment agency working closely with primary schools across the Rhyl area, we are seeking dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis in a variety of welcoming and supportive school settings. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build upon your classroom experience, we have day-to-day, short-term, and long-term supply opportunities available to suit your skills, experience, and availability.

Successful candidates will be passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, working closely with teachers to create positive and engaging learning environments. You will play a key role in helping pupils achieve their full potential, providing both classroom and individual support where required.

In return, we offer competitive rates of pay, flexible working options, ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, and access to a wide range of rewarding placements across the local area.

If you are looking to gain valuable experience, enjoy greater flexibility, or secure regular supply work as a Teaching Assistant in Rhyl from September, we would 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.