Teaching Assistant

New Directions Holdings Limited; Conwy; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Holdings Limited in the Llandudno area is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our education supply team. We work with a range of welcoming primary and secondary schools across Conwy, offering flexible roles that fit around your lifestyle and provide opportunities to make a real difference in pupils' learning.

Competitive pay, ongoing support, and access to a variety of rewarding placements are on offer, with opportunities in ALN and supportive classroom environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teaching Assistant with NVQ Level 2/3, HLTA or CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education.
• Experience as Learning Support Assistant is considered for roles in schools.
• Experience with ALN or working with pupils with additional needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction of head teachers and class teachers.
• Assist in implementing Individual Education Programmes (IEP) and monitor pupil progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable participation in activities.
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional or behavioural difficulties and help develop social skills.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education

BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies

Job description

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in the Llandudno area? We are a trusted education supply agency working with a range of welcoming primary and secondary schools across Conwy, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build on your classroom experience, we offer flexible roles that fit around your lifestyle while giving you the chance to make a real difference in pupils’ learning and development. With competitive rates of pay, ongoing support, and access to a variety of rewarding placements, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your education career.

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;

• 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.