Learning Support Assistant – Primary, Torfaen

  • Location: Torfaen
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £85 per day
  • Start date: 08/08/2025
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

If you have experience in care sector, coaching/sports coaching or community work, and looking for a role within the education sector and have a transferrable skill with a passion and enthusiasm then New directions can help you This role is a brilliant opportunity for people that are interested in beginning, and pursuing a career within the education sector.

You will be expected to help the teacher in preparing the classroom for lessons.. The right candidate should be able to provide a creative and exciting learning environment whereby pupils are motivated and encouraged to show ambition, to maximise their potential, and to embrace all aspects of school life in order to develop a wide-ranging skill set. This will be a full time role

Job Requirements include:

  • A passion for raising student expectations and achievements.
  • The ability to build strong working relationships with staff and pupils.
  • The ability to remain up to date with educational developments and changes whilst undertaking the role.
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • In possession of a clear DBS with the update service and registered with the EWC

What New Directions does for you

  • A Dedicated Account manager
  • Competitive rates of Pay
  • Free Training
  • Safeguarding Officer
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Potential Long Term roles

We are seeking creative individuals to provide one to one support within a school in Torfaen. Many of the pupils have additional difficulties such as physical and/or sensory impairment or have autistic spectrum disorder.

As a ALN LSA you will provide support on a 1:1 basis supporting the pupil in accessing the curriculum at an appropriate level for specific needs. This role is for a person who is enthusiastic, motivate, caring and able to nurture children/adults to achieve their potential.  

You will have

  • A minimum of 3 months child-based experience/ or a background in the care sector
  • Contactable references
  • A child and adult DBS – or be willing to undertake one via New Directions
  • A willingness to complete mandatory training when required
  • An excellent track record
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work short-term and long-term

What New Directions does for you

  • A Dedicated Account manager
  • Competitive rates of Pay
  • Free Training
  • Safeguarding Officer
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Potential Long Term roles

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
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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