Secondary Teaching Assistant, Cardiff

  • Location: Cardiff
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £86 - 90 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions is currently recruiting confident and proactive Teaching Assistants to support learning in secondary schools across Cardiff. These roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with young people and keen to gain experience in a classroom environment.

As a Secondary TA, you’ll be working alongside teachers to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to assist in specific subject areas (e.g., English, Maths, Science), provide targeted intervention, or support students with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support pupils in lessons, ensuring they stay on task and understand content
  • Provide 1:1 or small group intervention, including SEN or EAL support
  • Assist teachers with lesson delivery, resource preparation, and classroom management
  • Promote positive behaviour and engagement in line with school policies
  • Support the pastoral and academic development of pupils across year groups

Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils (preferred)
  • Interest in education, youth work, or pursuing a teaching career
  • Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
  • A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
  • Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2/3) or equivalent experience is a plus

Why Join New Directions?

  • Competitive daily pay
  • Flexible working options
  • A wide range of placements to suit your experience and availability
  • Access to free in person and online training
  • A dedicated consultant supporting your career in education

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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