Teaching Assistant, Bridgend

  • Location: Bridgend
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £83.00 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs? Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey?


We’re currently recruiting enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to work in primary and secondary schools across the Bridgend area, working with pupils on a one to one basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who thrive on helping young people achieve their full potential. We are looking for candidates who are available full time availability between 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday – Friday during term time.

About the Role:
Providing tailored 1:1 support to pupils with ALN (Additional Learning Needs), including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social-emotional challenges
Assisting with learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO
Supporting behaviour management and promoting positive learning environments
Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers


We’re Looking For:
Experience working with children in a school or care setting (voluntary or paid) in the last year
Full time availability between 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday – Friday during term time
A calm, compassionate, and patient manner
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
A willingness to learn and take direction from teaching staff
A current DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Desirable (but not essential):
Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Team Teach or other relevant training
Experience working in ALN or SEN environments

Why Work with Us?
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
Access to training


If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career and make a real impact on a child’s life, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now or contact us today to find out more.

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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