Teaching Assistant, Cardiff

Job Description

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to support a pupil in a Primary School in Heath, Cardiff. You will be required to work 8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday.

You will be supporting the primary age range across various classes. The successful candidate will need to implement creative learning techniques to engage the pupil, who mainly needs support with literacy and numeracy. However, you will also be having to support pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

You will have:

• Good understanding of English language
• A proactive attitude
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Capability to monitor behavioural needs and support pupils with low self-esteem
• A calm demeanour and encouraging nature
• Commitment

You will need:

• A minimum of 3 months child-based experience
• Contactable references
• A Child and Adult DBS – or be willing to undertake one via New Directions

A willingness to complete mandatory training when required

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

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