Teaching Assistant, Flintshire

Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education? We are currently recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants to support a variety of welcoming primary schools across the Saltney area.

Working through our education recruitment agency, you’ll have access to flexible opportunities, including day-to-day supply, short-term assignments and long-term placements. Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build your classroom experience, we have roles to suit your availability and career goals.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with class teachers to support pupils both individually and in small groups, helping to create an engaging and positive learning environment. You’ll assist with classroom activities, encourage pupil participation, and contribute to the smooth running of lessons, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

We’re looking for caring, adaptable and motivated individuals who enjoy working with children and are committed to supporting their learning and development. Previous experience in a school, childcare or youth work setting is beneficial, but a positive attitude and a willingness to make a difference are equally important.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you and help you find rewarding Teaching Assistant opportunities in schools across the Saltney 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.