Teaching Assistant – Level 3

New Directions; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the Oswestry area. The role involves assisting with learning activities, building positive relationships, and working alongside teaching staff to create a nurturing classroom environment.

Flexible day-to-day supply and longer-term placements are available, with DBS checks required. Candidates with NVQ Level 2/3, HLTA, CACHE Level 3, or BTEC Childhood Studies are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in teaching assistance include NVQ Level 2 or Level 3, HLTA, CACHE Level 3, or BTEC in Childhood Studies.
• LSA experience in primary/secondary settings considered if qualifications are not held.
• All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
• Experience in ALN settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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) and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate fully in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.

Skills

Pupil development support

IEP implementation

Behaviour management

Classroom assistance

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant

HLTA

CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education

BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies

Job description

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for your next role within education? We are working with a range of schools across the Oswestry area and are looking for caring, proactive individuals to support pupils throughout their learning journey. We welcome candidates who can build positive relationships with children, support classroom activities and work effectively alongside teaching staff to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment. With a variety of opportunities available across multiple schools, this is a great chance to broaden your experience and make a meaningful contribution to pupils’ development. Whether you are interested in flexible day-to-day supply or longer‑term placements, we can help you find a role that matches your skills and availability.

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.

Teaching Assistant – Level 3 • England - West Midlands