Cardiff

I have worked for New Directions Special Educational Needs for two years, I did resign back in July but that changed I had a new consultant Jennifer who has been fantastic and totally understood that I did not want long-term full time, only part-time and flexible, as I help out with grandchildren but enjoy working. I can recommend New Directions based on my personal experience they will listen to what you want to work and find work that you require for your personal preferences.

Jackie, Learning Support Assistant

When I first moved to the area, I was wanting to find a position as a teaching assistant within a school in Cardiff. New Directions offered a straightforward, helpful and friendly service to get me where I wanted to be. The training opportunities offered have been excellent and the account managers are a really helpful and approachable team. Willing to help however they can to get me into schools, where I can be of most help.

The diverse range of positions available in Cardiff have been made accessible through New Directions, and it’s nice to be able to arrive at a school knowing that the reputation of the company I work for is a very good introduction. I’d recommend New Direction to anyone wanting to work in schools, as they offer support, access and training for those with the commitment and drive to enter this interesting and challenging line of work.

Frances, Teaching Assistant

I joined New Directions two years ago, along with two other Recruitment Agencies but chose to work with another agency as I preferred their communication style. However I chose to work primarily with New Directions six months ago as I appreciated Sian, my Account Managers communication style. She is flexible and takes account of individual preferences. I felt comfortable answering her calls secure in the knowledge that I would be offered work that suited my personal circumstances. She is consistently approachable and friendly. My highlight working for New Directions has been gaining experience in schools that interested me I would certainly be recommending my friends to swap to new directions!

Annest – Cover Supervisor and LSA – Cardiff

Sian is a very friendly and approachable person. Any problem I have she sorts it out without any trouble. I look forward to working with New Directions in the new year.

Gillian – HLTA Welsh Medium Schools – Pontyrpidd

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf had used the services of New Directions Ltd for a number of years before I took over responsibility for the administration of supply cover in January 2014. The service provided by Siân and her small team has been consistently exemplary. The high standard of Siân’s performance was the deciding factor in our having the confidence to place all of our supply work in her hands. Siân goes the extra mile to ensure that our school’s needs are met. She is always positive and professional and always provides efficient and effective support to our school in all circumstances. She is an asset to the company.

Gareth Jones – Ysgol Gyfun Glantaf

I am an NQT and have been working for New Directions for just under a year. After I graduated I needed to gain experience in as many schools as possible. New Directions have helped me get my foot in the door and I’m now requested at my favourite schools. Communication is very frequent between New Directions and myself. They are very friendly and easy to talk to about any issues.

My account manager is always in contact to check everything is ok and to give me more work in my preferred schools. The highlight of working with New Directions is the friendly staff and secondly, is the online portal because I can easily access and change my availability myself with no hassle.

I am very happy to be working with New Directions and would recommend New Directions to other Newly Qualified Teachers for the above reasons and for their high pay rate and holiday pay scheme.

Rachel, NQT Newport

Since I moved from back from Canada to Caerleon I have been working for New Directions. Shannon is my point of contact and has been nothing but accommodating since I started in September 2015. She is attentive and frequently phones or messages regarding constant work. She is able to cater to my needs with regards to placing me in schools that I have really enjoyed being in. She also phones ahead of time, which allows me to sort out my mode of transportation for the next day or week.

A highlight of being a teacher for New Directions has been being considered for the Guaranteed Payment scheme, which gives me constant work enabling me to have a great pay check at the end of the week. Secondly, Shannon gives me local work that is in Newport only. I really enjoy working closer to home as I do not have a car and I want to get to know the children and impact my local community. I also like the fact that Shannon goes out of her way to ask if I enjoyed my time in schools and wishes me well.

I recommend teachers in the Newport area sign up with New Directions as the staff are nice and accommodating, and most importantly they provide lots of work for supply teachers.

Ashleigh, Supply teacher in Caerleon

My name is Laura and I have been working for New Directions as a supply teacher for 2 years. My previous point of contact, Mari, knew me well and would find and accept long term work for me. Shannon is my new point of contact and is also easy to contact and has been very reliable in placing me in work and understanding when my circumstances have changed.

The best thing about working with this company is the respect they have for working relationships. If a school is a good fit they will aim for consistency and try to send you back for more work. This is both great for myself and the pupils.

I suggest that all teachers looking for a school to be frequently placed in should sign up with New Directions.

Laura, Supply teacher in Newport