Teaching Assistant

New Directions; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An education supply agency in the UK is looking for an ALN Teaching Assistant to support children with additional learning needs. The role involves assisting in academic and social development, implementing Individual Education Programmes (IEP), and helping students engage in classroom activities. Ideal candidates should have relevant teaching assistant qualifications or experience as Learning Support Assistants and possess strong communication and adaptability skills. Competitive rates of pay and opportunities for long-term roles are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Regular and varied supply work

Dedicated Account Manager

Qualifications

• Experience as a Learning Support Assistant in a primary or secondary school.
• Qualifications in teaching assistance or relevant fields.
• Ability to support learners with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils.
• Implement Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students.
• Support individual students to fully participate in activities.
• Maintain student records with class teachers.
• Help develop social skills of students with emotional problems.

Skills

Compassionate

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Education

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

Job description

Are you an ALN Teaching Assistant who enjoys making a real difference in pupils’ learning and wellbeing? Our supply agency works closely with schools across Shrewsbury, and we are looking for compassionate and adaptable individuals to provide high-quality support for learners with a range of additional needs.

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
• Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
• Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• 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.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wrexham branch.