Teaching Assistant, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently extremely busy supporting schools in the Llanelli area. With this in mind, we are looking to increase our supply base and are searching for candidates that are looking for part or full hours. The work available can be flexible around your own time and you are able to manage your own diary dependent on your availability. You are also able to state areas that you are willing to travel too, and preferred age groups to work with. This type of position is ideal for someone who wants to work around children’s school hours.

Main responsibilities will include supporting pupils in general classroom settings, 1:1 support work external from the classroom, monitoring behavior and working in conjunction with classroom teacher and assisting with literacy and numeracy sessions. You will also be involved in setting up equipment, preparing materials for lessons and the recording of pupils achievements and progress.

To qualify for this role you don’t need to have any specific experience or hold relevant qualifications. You will receive help and guidance and also be enrolled onto training courses to assist you. Here at New Directions, we are fully committed in supporting you, your career and your future goals offering a wide range of experiences and training.

We are dedicated to supporting the education community and are proud of our relationships with our clients and candidates. The ideal candidate will be reliable, adaptable and dedicated to inspiring children to foster a love of learning.

If you would like more information on registering for work or would like to discuss current opportunities, please get in touch with the education 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.