At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide one-to-one support to pupils with diverse learning needs in various school settings.
- Company: New Directions Education Ltd, a leading teaching supply agency in Wales.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work, and dedicated support from an expert Account Manager.
- Other info: Opportunities for long-term roles and a respected reputation in the education sector.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting learning.
The predicted salary is between 27300 - 33483 £ per year.
Job Description
We are seeking caring, adaptable, and dedicated 1:1 Supply Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary and secondary schools.
In this role, you will provide individual support to pupils with a variety of additional learning, social, emotional, and behavioural needs, helping them to access education and thrive in the classroom.
As a supply Teaching Assistant, you will have the flexibility to work in different school settings while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individual pupils.
Every placement is unique, requiring a positive attitude, patience, and the ability to quickly build trusting relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated one-to-one support for pupils throughout the school day.
- Support pupils with SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD, or other additional needs, where required.
- Encourage engagement in lessons and help pupils access learning activities.
- Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
- Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs to follow personalised support plans and classroom strategies.
- Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of each pupil and school setting.
- Monitor progress, report observations, and contribute to a positive learning environment.
- Support pupils during classroom activities, breaktimes, and transitions when required.
- What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children or young people in education, care, or support settings.
- A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
- The ability to build positive relationships quickly.
- Flexibility to work across different schools and year groups.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their potential.
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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