New Directions Education is currently recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work within mainstream primary and secondary schools across Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding areas.
We have a variety of opportunities available, from day-to-day supply and short-term assignments through to longer-term placements, offering flexibility to suit your experience and availability.
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils to engage with their learning and achieve their potential within a mainstream school environment.
You may be involved in:
Providing small-group support and targeted interventions.
Working with pupils who require additional support with specific areas of their learning.
Supporting literacy, numeracy and other curriculum-based interventions.
Working alongside teachers to help pupils stay engaged and make progress.
Providing additional classroom support where required.
Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
Encouraging pupils to participate fully in lessons and school activities.
Supporting teachers with the preparation and delivery of learning activities.
Monitoring and providing feedback on pupil progress where appropriate.
Building positive relationships with pupils and creating a supportive learning environment.
We’re looking for individuals who are patient, approachable, enthusiastic and passionate about education. You should be confident working with pupils both individually and in small groups, able to follow teachers’ instructions and comfortable adapting your approach to meet different learning needs.
Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable, particularly within a school or education setting. We would also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience in areas such as:
Teaching Assistance
Classroom Support
Tutoring
Childcare
Youth Work
Coaching or mentoring
Education or training
Relevant qualifications such as CACHE, NVQ, BTEC or other education/childcare qualifications are welcomed, but relevant experience and the right attitude are equally important.
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.