New Directions are looking to recruit full time teaching assistants to work as 1-1 support in the RCT area across primary schools. In this role you will be working collaboratively with class teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver personalised learning and care. Assisting with classroom activities, mobility, personal care, communication, and behaviour support. And encourage independence, confidence, and well-being in all students.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
Has experience working with children or young people with special needs (desirable, but not essential – training provided).
Is caring, patient, and committed to inclusion and diversity.
Communicates effectively and works well as part of a team.
Can remain calm under pressure and adapt to the needs of individual learners.
Job Specification
A large number of our jobs are within the ALN sector. We fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have the right experience and qualifications.
To work in an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) role you will need:
A relevant teaching qualification
Ideally experience working in an ALN environment
Recent experience in a classroom environment
An excellent track record
Good knowledge of the national curriculum
Strong interpersonal and people management skills
Flexibility and adaptability to work short-term and long-term.
We are always looking for 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)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH)
Severe Learning Difficulties
Physical Disabilities (PD).
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.