Job Description
New Directions is currently recruiting confident and proactive Teaching Assistants to support learning in secondary schools across Cardiff. These roles are ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with young people and keen to gain experience in a classroom environment.
As a Secondary TA, you’ll be working alongside teachers to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to assist in specific subject areas (e.g., English, Maths, Science), provide targeted intervention, or support students with additional needs.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support pupils in lessons, ensuring they stay on task and understand content
2. Provide 1:1 or small group intervention, including SEN or EAL support
3. Assist teachers with lesson delivery, resource preparation, and classroom management
4. Promote positive behaviour and engagement in line with school policies
5. Support the pastoral and academic development of pupils across year groups
Ideal Candidate:
6. Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils (preferred)
7. Interest in education, youth work, or pursuing a teaching career
8. Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
9. A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
10. Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2/3) or equivalent experience is a plus
Why Join New Directions?
11. Competitive daily pay
12. Flexible working options
13. A wide range of placements to suit your experience and availability
14. Access to free in person and online training
15. A dedicated consultant supporting your career in education
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
16. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
17. Regular and varied supply work
18. Competitive rates of pay
19. Potential long-term roles
20. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
21. A network of branches across the UK
22. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
23. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
24. Recommend-a-friend scheme
25. 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.
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New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.