Learning Support Assistant, Newport

  • Location: Newport
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £92.56 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

A dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) is required to work on a 1:1 basis with a secondary school pupil who requires additional support with their learning and communication. Fluency in Vietnamese is essential, as you will play a key role in supporting the pupil’s understanding and engagement by bridging any language barriers and ensuring clear communication between the pupil and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil within a secondary school environment
  • Support the pupil’s academic progress, engagement, and emotional wellbeing
  • Assist with language and communication, including translating and clarifying instructions where necessary
  • Work closely with teaching staff and SENCO to implement support strategies
  • Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour

Essential Requirements:

  • Fluency in Vietnamese and English (spoken and written)
  • Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting
  • A patient, empathetic, and supportive approach
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

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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