Teaching Assistant required in Mold
We are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Teaching Assistant this role includes supporting classroom activities and assisting the student with medical needs. The successful candidate will also have responsibilities for administering medication as required, following established procedures and guidelines. This role is full time and is required asap and is required long term.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the class teacher with planning and delivering engaging lessons and activities.
* Support students in both individual and group work, ensuring a positive learning experience.
* Administer prescribed medication to students according to school policy and medical guidelines.
* Monitor students' health conditions and alert the appropriate staff if any concerns arise.
* Record medication administration and maintain accurate health records for students.
* Foster a safe and supportive classroom environment where all students feel respected and valued.
* Provide general classroom support including behavior management, note-taking, and assisting students with learning needs.
Key Requirements:
* Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar educational/support role is highly desirable.
* Must be comfortable with administering medication and following health and safety protocols.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, students, and parents.
* A caring, patient, and empathetic approach to working with students, particularly those with medical or special educational needs.
* Ability to stay calm in emergency situations and follow school emergency procedures.
* Relevant qualifications (such as first aid, health and safety training, or medication administration training) are an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.
What to expect from Excell Supply?
* Excellent rates of pay
* Work that you want - we listen to your needs
* Recommend a Friend Scheme - earn up to £50 per referral
* A designated Account Manager who has strong working relationships with schools in your area
* Opportunity for permanent positions
* Support and advice from our professional mentors including lesson observations
* Access to a full calendar of CPD opportunities in the form of our Twilight Training Programme and other courses delivered during the school holidays
Who are Excell supply:
Excell Supply is a leading educational recruitment specialist working with over 425 schools across North Wales, Cheshire, Powys, Shropshire, Warrington and Wirral, for the last 10 years. We are proud of our outstanding reputation for providing the best possible service to our schools using a personable and consultative approach. We are a growing company filled with passionate and lively people with the attributes required to not only do the job but do it so well that clients and candidates keep coming back giving high levels of repeat business. Our commitment to NQTs is outstanding with 1-1, group and face to face support. Our account managers are knowledgeable, approachable and invested in finding you the right opportunities, we are members of the REC and NPS framework for Wales.
What you need to do now:
As members of the REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) and Umbrella body to the DBS, (Disclosure & Barring Service) Excell Supply is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service will have to apply for a new one.
If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Important Notice In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa. Excell Supply are unable to offer a work permit to any applicant or facilitate work permits for any vacancy on behalf of one of its clients. It is Excell Supply’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful, and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients