Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them thrive in the classroom?
New Directions Education is currently recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in long-term, full-time roles within primary and secondary schools across Cardiff. These positions offer consistency and the opportunity to become an integral part of a school’s support team while gaining valuable classroom experience.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and help pupils achieve their full potential. You may be working with whole classes, small groups, or providing one-to-one support for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
Responsibilities
Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom.
Assisting pupils with their educational, social and emotional development.
Working with small groups and individual learners.
Supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) where required.
Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement.
Assisting with classroom preparation and learning resources.
Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
Helping to create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
We Are Looking For
Experience working with children in a school, childcare, youth work, coaching or similar setting.
A patient, caring and proactive approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed.
A Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
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.