Are you passionate about supporting young people in their educational journey? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment? New Directions Education is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Secondary School Teaching Assistants to join our supply pool for immediate and ongoing opportunities.
About the Role:
As a Secondary School Teaching Assistant on supply, you’ll work across a range of schools in your area, supporting students aged 11–16. You’ll help create a positive and inclusive learning environment, assist with classroom activities, provide one-to-one or small group support, and work closely with teaching staff to help students reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide classroom support to teachers and students across a range of subjects.
Assist with the preparation and delivery of learning materials.
Support students with additional learning needs (ALN/SEN).
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
Foster a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.
About You:
Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational setting (preferred).
A genuine passion for education and student development.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexible, reliable and able to adapt quickly to new environments.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for one through New Directions).
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.
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.