Job Description
We are currently looking to recruit Primary Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools in the Caldicot area. These roles offer a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with children and want to play an important role in supporting pupils’ learning, confidence, and development in the classroom.
About the Role
As a Primary Learning Support Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons while providing additional help to pupils who may need extra guidance. You may work with individuals or small groups of children to support their academic progress, social development, and confidence.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supporting pupils in the classroom across the primary age range
2. Providing one-to-one or small group support for children who need additional help
3. Assisting the class teacher with lesson activities and classroom organisation
4. Encouraging pupil participation, confidence, and independence
5. Supporting pupils with additional learning needs or social and emotional development
6. Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
7. Experience working with children (schools, nurseries, youth groups, coaching, or similar)
8. A patient, nurturing, and supportive approach
9. Strong communication and teamwork skills
10. The ability to engage and motivate young learners
11. A genuine passion for supporting children’s education
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
12. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
13. Regular and varied supply work
14. Competitive rates of pay
15. Potential long-term roles
16. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
17. A network of branches across the UK
18. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
19. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
20. Recommend-a-friend scheme
21. 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, Cardiff East branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.