Job Description
Learning Support Assistant
New Directions are currently recruiting for Learning Support Assistants to work in Secondary Schools in the Caldicot area. Are you enthusiastic and looking to give something back? A rewarding Job with great benefits that can lead to long term positions. You will be working under the guidance of teachers to support students across the curriculum.
This role is for a person who is, motivated, and can help children achieve their full potential, creating a positive environment for them to thrive. You may be working with children with challenging behaviour so you will need to be resilient, consistent and understanding of their needs.
Essential
1. A minimum of 3 months child-based experience/ or a background in the care sector
2. Contactable references
3. A child and adult DBS – or be willing to undertake one via New Directions
4. A willingness to complete mandatory training when required
5. An excellent track record
6. Flexibility and adaptability to work short-term and long-term
7. Strong communication skills
Perks:
8. CPD learning opportunities
9. Multiple webinars/seminars during half term – Including, Team Teach, Incidental Welsh, British Sign Language, Assessment for Learning, Mindfulness and Well-being plus many more
10. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
11. Regular and varied supply work
12. Competitive rates of pay
13. Potential long-term roles
14. Recommend-a-friend scheme
Benefits:
We are one of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement and are fully compliant with the Agency Workers Regulation. We are also the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales and have a highly 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:
15. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
16. Regular and varied supply work
17. Competitive rates of pay
18. Potential long-term roles
19. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
20. A network of branches across the UK
21. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
22. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
23. Recommend-a-friend scheme
24. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
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.