Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Educate Group; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Rhyl is seeking a full-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support in the pastoral department. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a care or educational role, with essential skills in nurturing and patience. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, managing student behavior, and creating a positive learning environment. Benefits include flexible working hours, training support, and potential pathways to permanent positions. Immediate work may be offered after compliance checks.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Free coaching and training

Opportunity for permanent positions

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Must be caring and have a nurturing personality.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in preparing classroom materials.
• Assist individual students and manage student behavior.
• Assess progress and provide feedback.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Help with administrative tasks.

Skills

Experience in caring for others

Fun personality

Patience and nurturing character

Teamwork

Caring nature

Flexibility and adaptability

Willingness to engage in hands-on work

Education

DBS and EWC registration

Job description

Description

Educate are recruiting for a secondary school in Rhyl for a full time higher level teaching assistant to support in the pastoral department.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role, working in a fantastic school in the area, supporting pupils and teaching staff.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential.

What you will need for this role:

• Experience in caring for others- care work or education
• A fun personality
• Plenty of patience and a nurturing character
• Happy to work with a wonderful team
• A loving and caring nature
• Excellent references
• Flexibility and adaptability to work short-term and long-term.
• An open mind and caring personality
• Not be afraid to get your hands dirty an appetite for plenty of job satisfaction
• A DBS and EWC registration- Educate can support with this

We are always looking for applicants who have particular experience in working with people 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).

If this sounds like you please get in touch so that we can potentially offer you immediate work based on the completion of the required compliance checks

Benefits of joining the Educate Group:

• Run by a leading team of experienced Teachers, Senior Leaders and Support Staff with over 85+ years of combined education experience.
• Committed to providing employment, free coaching, training and support to our team of staff.
• Work as often and flexibly as you like to achieve a work-life balance
• Build relevant classroom-based experience with reputable schools across the area
• Opportunity to apply for your initial teacher training with Educate ITT and one of their link schools.
• Opportunities to move into a permanent position – should one become available.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

• Support the teacher in preparing classroom materials.
• Assist individual students and manage student behaviour.
• Assess progress and provide feedback.
• Create a positive learning environment, providing support during activities.
• Help with administrative tasks.
• Follow school policies and procedures.

Notes:

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we cannot offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
• We are a member of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation).
• The Educate Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

If you want to know more about the Educate Group and the current opportunities, don’t hesitate to contact Kate on 01978 281881.