Teaching Assistant, Mid Wales

Job Description

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in the Welshpool area? We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to support pupils across a range of welcoming primary and secondary schools.

Working as a Teaching Assistant through our agency provides the opportunity to gain experience in different educational settings while supporting pupils with their learning, development and day-to-day needs. Assignments can vary from day-to-day supply and short-term placements through to longer-term opportunities, allowing you to find a role that suits your experience and availability.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping children and young people succeed, can build positive relationships with pupils and staff, and are confident working as part of a school team.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, have relevant childcare or education experience, or are looking to develop your career within education, we would be keen to hear from you.

If you are based in Welshpool or the surrounding areas and are looking for your next opportunity in education, get in touch with our team today.

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.