Welsh Speaking Learning Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Learning Support Assistants to join their team in Ceredigion. This role involves supporting teachers and aiding the educational growth of pupils, particularly those with special educational needs. You will be responsible for fostering a positive learning environment, assisting with individual education plans, and helping students develop their social skills. With opportunities for both full and part-time work, this position offers competitive pay and professional development. Join a respected agency dedicated to making a difference in education and supporting Welsh-speaking teachers across the region.

Benefits

Dedicated Account Manager

Ongoing Professional Development

Competitive Rates of Pay

Regular Supply Work

Potential Long-term Roles

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or experience working with children is essential.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils.
• Support the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP).
• Help students with emotional or behavioral problems.

Skills

Child Related Qualification

Experience with Children

Customer Service Skills

Sports Coaching

Care Work Experience

Education

Relevant Child Related Qualification

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants (qualified & unqualified) to work in schools in Tregaron and the surrounding areas. To be considered you will need to have a background working with children or display transferable skills from previous roles – Sports Coaching, After School Clubs, Care work, Customer Service etc.

The successful candidates will be required to support the class teacher with the day to day running of the classroom and have the ability to work unsupervised with small groups.

Full and part time roles are available along with daily & long-term placements. If you feel you have the skills and passion to be an excellent Teaching Assistant, please get in touch.

Creating a good working relationship with a school is imperative whilst representing New Directions to ensure the best possible feedback, and to be requested for further placements. You will be assigned to a dedicated Account Manager who will support you through all the necessary steps and your ongoing career through New Directions.

For this role you will need to:

• Have a relevant, child related qualification OR relevant experience.
• Be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Hold a current DBS certificate on the update service OR be prepared to apply for a new certificate.

New Directions are the supplier of choice for schools and are able to offer competitive rates of pay and ongoing professional development opportunities.

As a Learning Support Assistant you’ll be expected to:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.

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 (formerly CRB) check.

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