Teaching Assistant – Level 3

New Directions Group; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Group is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Oswestry and surrounding areas. You will work with teaching staff to create a nurturing learning environment and help pupils progress across the curriculum, with opportunities for flexible day-to-day supply or longer placements.

Candidates should hold NVQ Level 3 TA or HLTA, or CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education; LSAs with relevant experience are also considered.

Qualifications

• Qualified teaching assistant with NVQ/HLTA or equivalent.
• Experience in primary or secondary settings welcomed.
• Commitment to supporting ALN learners and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the 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 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 support

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;

• 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.