Job Description
Location: Barry
Pay: £93.00 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term
✨ Make a Real Difference Every Day – Start a Rewarding Career in Education ✨
Are you passionate about supporting children and looking for a role where no two days are the same? Whether you’re experienced or looking to break into education, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience and positively impact young lives in local Barry schools.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to work in schools across Barry. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils in a nurturing environment and make a real difference to their education and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils
Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management
Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs (ALN)
Encourage engagement, confidence, and independence in learning
Help manage behaviour in line with school policies
Support pupils during lessons, breaktimes, and school activities
Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to track pupil progress
Requirements
Previous experience working with children or young people (school-based desirable)
A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Understanding of additional learning needs (ALN) (desirable)
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (or willing to register)
What We Offer
Competitive daily rates
Flexible work to suit your schedule
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Access to training and CPD
Safeguarding Statement
This role requires an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
8. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
9. Recommend-a-friend scheme
10. 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 West branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.