Supply Teaching Assistant - Secondary School
New Directions Education is looking for caring, patient and enthusiastic Supply Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in a secondary school in Flint.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, helping them overcome barriers to learning and ensuring they feel safe, supported and included in school life.
The Role
- Supporting secondary-aged pupils with Additional Learning Needs in the classroom and throughout the school day.
- Providing one-to-one and small-group support where required.
- Helping pupils engage with learning, develop independence and build confidence.
- Supporting pupils with their emotional, social and behavioural needs.
- Assisting with daily routines and personal care, where required, including toileting and hygiene support.
- Working closely with teachers and other support staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate
- Has experience working with children or young people with ALN or Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- Is caring, compassionate, patient and understanding.
- Is confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
- Is comfortable carrying out aspects of personal care and maintaining pupils' dignity and privacy at all times.
- Has a calm, positive approach and can adapt to individual pupils' needs.
- Has strong communication skills and works well as part of a team.
Why Work with New Directions Education?
- Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability.
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting.
- Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
- The chance to make a real difference to young people's lives.
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
- Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.