Learning Support Assistant, Caerphilly

Job Description

New Directions are currently seeking Learning Support Assistants to work in Secondary Schools around the Bargoed area. LSA’s are in high demand for both full time and part time vacancies, supporting both generally and on a one to one basis in this area.

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic LSAs to support with children who have Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and to also encourage the pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities. Daily tasks can involve getting the classroom ready for lessons, helping children who need extra support to complete tasks and supporting teachers in managing class behaviour.

It is important to have good communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly to teachers and pupils, knowledge of the curriculum, active listening skills and have compassion and sensitivity towards children.

Job Specification

As an ALN 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, 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 fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills

Benefits of working with New Directions:

• 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

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

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