Teaching Assistant

Educate Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Wales is looking for Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools. The role includes assisting with students' educational and social development. Candidates with relevant qualifications like NVQ or experience as Learning Support Assistants are encouraged to apply. The position is part-time, with afternoon shifts and involves supporting students in various ways, including implementing Individual Education Programmes (IEPs).

Benefits

In-house TA training

Higher pay rate for proven attainment

Statutory holiday pay included

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Considered if experienced in primary schools, care work, or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils.
• Help implement and monitor Individual Education Programmes (IEPs).
• Provide support for individual students to enable full participation.
• Maintain student records with class teachers.
• Support students with emotional or behavioural difficulties.

Skills

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)

Experience as Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Job description

Due to demand, we are looking for Teaching Assistants who are available to work afternoons from 12:00 to 15:15 in a lovely primary school in Northop Hall.

In addition to this school, Educate works with a range of primary schools in Flintshire, including mainstream and SEN schools, and requires Teaching Assistants to support the class teacher on a supply basis for full days.

We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) 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 also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have worked in primary schools, care work, customer service, or assisted pupils in secondary schools, even if they do not hold the above qualifications. We offer in-house TA training to support your development.

As a teaching assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the educational and social development of pupils under the guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO, and class teachers
• Helping implement and monitor Individual Education Programmes (IEPs) for students
• Providing support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable full participation
• Maintaining student records alongside class teachers
• Supporting students with emotional or behavioural difficulties and helping develop their social skills

Notes:

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we cannot facilitate work permits.
• We are a member of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation).
• The Educate Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• We aim to respond to all applications within 48 hours.
• A higher pay rate is available for candidates with a proven track record of high attainment in the role or subject area.
• All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay.