Teaching Assistant
Posted 2 hours 5 minutes ago by New Directions Holdings Limited
Are you a caring and motivated Teaching Assistant seeking flexible work in the Rhyl area? As a leading education supply agency, we work closely with a variety of primary and secondary schools across Denbighshire, connecting dedicated support staff with rewarding classroom opportunities. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to gain valuable school-based experience, we have a range of flexible assignments to suit your availability. We offer competitive pay, ongoing support from our experienced consultants, and the opportunity to work in welcoming schools where you can make a positive impact on pupils' learning, confidence, and wellbeing.
Job SpecificationTeaching, 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;
- NVQLevel 2 Teaching Assistant
- NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- CACHELevel 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,ALNCOand 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.