Job Description
Do you have a big heart, a caring nature, and a great sense of humour? Are you someone who can stay calm under pressure and light up a room with your positive attitude? If so, you might be just who we’re looking for!
New Directions Education is on the hunt for compassionate, resilient, and upbeat 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support children in primary schools who have additional learning needs (ALN) and/or behavioural challenges. Every day is different – and every day, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference.
What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll work closely with a child on a 1:1 basis, helping them to feel safe, supported, and included in the classroom. Whether it’s helping them understand their lessons, regulate their emotions, or just feel more confident in themselves – your role is to be their cheerleader and trusted support.
You might be supporting children with:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADHD
Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Speech, language, and communication difficulties
Behavioural challenges
What We’re Looking For:
A caring and empathetic nature – someone who truly wants to help children thrive
A positive attitude and good sense of humour – you can find the fun in the little things!
Experience supporting children (school, care, or youth work experience welcome)
Confidence working with challenging behaviour and/or additional needs
Patience, resilience, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships
Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service) or willingness to apply for one
Benefits of working with New Directions:
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 (formerly CRB) check.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
11. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
12. Regular and varied supply work
13. Competitive rates of pay
14. Potential long-term roles
15. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
16. A network of branches across the UK
17. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
18. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
19. Recommend-a-friend scheme
20. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wrexham branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.