At a Glance
- Tasks: Support primary school pupils in their learning and social development.
- Company: New Directions Education, a leading teaching supply agency in Wales.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and dedicated support from an expert account manager.
- Other info: Opportunities for long-term roles and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Learning Support Assistant or relevant qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ per year.
New Directions Education are currently looking for Learning Support Assistants to work in primary schools in the Swansea area.
You will be required to work with groups of pupils across Key Stages, supporting within the classroom with day to day activities helping the class teacher.
We have full time and part time positions available, working hours are 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Pay rate is £95 per day.
Job Specification
Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.
- We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;
- NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
- NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
- BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).
We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.
Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)
A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Dyslexia
- Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
- Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
- Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
- Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching 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 check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Swansea branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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