Teaching Assistant- Barry, South Wales

  • Location: South Wales
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £93.00 per day
  • Start date: 20/05/2025
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Do you have the energy, patience, and creativity to make a real difference in the classroom? We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team at welcoming and supportive schools in Barry.

About the role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers to support pupils with their learning, both in groups and one-on-one. You’ll help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, assist with lesson preparation, and provide support for students who may need extra help.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting learning activities under the direction of the class teacher
  • Assisting pupils with individual needs, including additional learning needs support
  • Helping to prepare classroom materials and displays
  • Supervising children during breaks and lunchtimes as required
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience working with children (in a school or similar setting)
  • A caring, flexible and proactive approach
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
  • Teaching Assistant qualifications (desirable but not essential)

In return, we offer:

  • A supportive school environment with friendly staff and leadership
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners

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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