Testimonials

My account manager has been great. She has been in touch at every stage of my registration and made sure I was aware with what was happening with my file. With regards to work my account manager is in touch regularly and is approachable if I have any issues. She has given me the opportunity to go to new schools with the age groups which I enjoy teaching. My experience with New Directions has been positive.

Rebecca – candidate

New Directions is our Supply Agency of choice at Birchgrove Primary school. We have established very good working relationships with the staff at the agency.

We are always keen to find Teaching Assistants who are a good “fit” with our school and New Directions have worked with us to do just that and have sourced appropriate cover when needed. New Directions are also particularly helpful at finding us staff at short notice for unexpected absences.

New Directions have often juggled our requirements and sought appropriate solutions to problems we have which has meant continuity for our school and the staff show discretion and understanding when we are sent staff who we may not wish to use again, They are always open to feedback about the staff they send us – whether it is good or bad.

Karen McDonald

School Administrator

Birchgrove Primary School

I am very happy with my relationship with Daniel, my Account Manager, as he is professional and very approachable. As my designated point of contact, he contacts me on a regular basis regarding work and I have a great deal of confidence in him. One of the highlights of working with New Directions is the frequency of work in a regualr pool of schools, this allowing me to thoroughly enjoy my work. My overall experience of working for New Directions for the past 2 years has been a very positive one, which I hope will continue long in to future.

Hannah, Supply Teacher

My designated account manager is always available to talk, I would say that we talk at least 2/3 times a day. Dan is very open and honest when it comes to all bookings and I have every confidence that my feed back is passed on to the candidates appropriately. New Directions resource pool is vast and on most occasions our needs are met with strong support staff. New Directions are our preferred supplier of education staff due to there competitive rates, large resource pool and AWR management procedures and, as a result, I would strongly reccomend them.

Julie-ann Barrell, Caldicot comprehensive school

I have been thrilled with my account manager and all the staff at wrexham they were very helpful in getting my account up and running. They were also very understanding about my needs and offered lots of helpful advise. My account rang me daily when setting up my first placement with encouragement and support.

Highlight of working with New Directions: The highlight of my placement has been the staff and children. The school I currently work in have made me feel welcome on my first day. Also I did’nt think I would be able to do the job I love with the hours I can do but New Directions have ticked all the boxes when finding me a placement thats near with suitable hours and a long term placement.

Would recommend New Directions? : Yes

Additional comments about New Directions:

My account manager put me at ease from the word go and helped me every step of the way finding a suitable placement within a week of joining. I know I can ring with any concerns and she will help and advise me, thank you.

Ellie – Candidate

I have been working for New Directions Education for 2 years and my point of contact Gemma has been fantastic from day one. I have always been able to contact her either through phone, email or text. She always makes sure that we are up to date with each other about my availability and school placements.

New directions processes also makes everything easy. When you are busy working you don’t want to have to think about getting time sheets in for pay and New Directions online platform makes time sheets and pay really simple. It is also great to be able to update your calendar with your availability and complete any relevant training online too.

I recommend New Directions to anyone.

Victoria, Primary Teacher, Blackwood

Since going back into supply teaching my consultant, Shannon, is helpful in trying to find me supply relevant to my experience.

The highlight of working for New Directions is that it allows me to create a work relationship that is productive for all the recipients.

I would highly recommend teachers sign with New Directions.

Luliana, Supply Teacher, Newport

I have worked for New Direction Education for over two years. During this time they have provided me with plenty of supply Teaching Assistant positions, whilst taking in to consideration my needs, along with the needs of each of the schools. I find them both helpful and professional and would not hesitate in recommending them to other prospective candidates.

Margaret, Learning Support Assistant

I have been working for New Directions as a Supply Teaching Assistant for the past 6 months. Jennifer and her team have been fantastic in getting me long term work that’s right for me. I have worked in fantastic schools across Cardiff and gained so much knowledge and experience in Education thanks to Jennifer. I would recommend New Directions to anyone who wants to progress their career in education, enjoy the benefits of their fantastic pay rates and holiday schemes, as well as work for a company who works closely with you and helps and supports every day.

Mark, L3 Teaching Assistant