Teaching Assistant – Secondary

New Directions; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as a learning support assistant in Cardiff secondary schools, where you will support students in their learning process. This role offers flexible working arrangements and the chance for long-term positions. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach.

Benefits

Dedicated Account Manager

Competitive rates of pay

Potential long-term roles

Compliance with AWR

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months child-based experience required.
• Child and Adult DBS required or willingness to obtain.
• Transferable skills from social care, coaching, or nursing are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist small groups and 1-1 with set work.
• Work closely with teachers and staff for effective communication.

Skills

Good communication skills

Compassionate approach

Adaptability

Education

Child-based qualification

Job description

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An exciting new opportunity has become available with new Directions to work as a learning support assistant in Cardiff secondary schools.

This role offers flexible working to suit you offering work life balance, as well as the opportunity to secure long term roles or day to day cover.

To be successful in this role you will need to be confident working with small groups of children and 1-1 to assist with any work they have been set, have a compassionate and caring approach and be able to adapt learning approaches to individuals. Good communication skills are vital in order to communicate well and work closely with the teachers and other members of staff.

Ideally we ask for 3 months minimum experience working with children, or have a child based qualification. We do consider candidates who have transferable skills, this means having experience working in social care, coaching or nursing.

You will need:

• A minimum of 3 months child-based experience
• A Child and Adult DBS – or be willing to undertake one via New Directions
• A willingness to complete mandatory training when required

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)
• 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
• A network of branches across the UK
• 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 and be registered with the Education Workforce Countil (EWC)

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.