Join our growing team of Learning Support Assistants. We have exciting opportunities available across schools throughout Monmouthshire and the surrounding areas. We work with a range of primary and secondary schools, offering opportunities within both mainstream and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) settings.
Whether you’re looking for day-to-day supply, short-term assignments or longer-term placements, we can offer flexible opportunities to suit your experience, availability and career goals.
We have opportunities available across the Monmouthshire borough, including the following areas:
Abergavenny
Caldicot
Chepstow
Monmouth
Usk
Magor
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will help pupils access their education, develop their confidence and reach their full potential. Depending on your experience and the needs of the school, you may be supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or within the wider classroom environment.
Your responsibilities may include:
Supporting pupils with their learning and development.
Providing one-to-one and small-group support.
Supporting pupils with ALN/SEND and a range of individual needs.
Working closely with teachers and other support staff.
Encouraging pupils’ confidence, independence and social development.
Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Assisting with classroom activities and learning tasks.
Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of pupils.
We welcome applications from experienced Learning Support Assistants as well as candidates with transferable experience who are looking to begin or develop their career within education.
Relevant experience may include:
Working within schools or colleges
ALN/SEND support
Childcare or nursery settings
Care or support work
Youth work
Behaviour support
Community or mentoring roles
Most importantly, you will be patient, caring, adaptable and passionate about supporting children and young people.
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
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