At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and engage with students in a dynamic classroom environment.
- Company: New Directions Education, a leading teaching supply agency in Wales.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, free training, and dedicated support.
- Other info: Gain valuable experience across various schools and age groups.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in education while making a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Passion for working with children and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Trainee Teaching Assistant New Directions Flintshire
Job Description
Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education?
New Directions Education is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our supply team as Trainee Teaching Assistants, working in a variety of primary and secondary schools across Flintshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a passion for supporting children and young people, whether you're looking for a career change, returning to work, a recent graduate, or keen to gain classroom experience before pursuing a career in education.
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons, work with pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Every day is different, offering valuable experience across a range of schools and age groups.
Responsibilities
- Support teachers with classroom activities and learning.
- Assist pupils individually and in small groups.
- Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and progress.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents where appropriate.
- Adapt to different school settings and classroom environments.
What we're looking for
- A genuine interest in working with children and young people.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive, reliable, and professional approach.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility and willingness to work across a variety of schools in Flintshire.
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential, as full support and training will be provided.
Why work for New Directions Education?
- Flexible working to suit your availability.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Weekly pay.
- Free CPD and accredited training to support your professional development.
- Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant.
- Opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of primary and secondary schools.
- A fantastic pathway into a long-term or permanent career in education.
- Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Ability to provide satisfactory professional references.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and want to begin a rewarding career in education, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
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Trainee Teaching Assistant in Flint employer: New Directions
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