Job Description
New Directions Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work in schools across the Blaenau Gwent area.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential within a classroom environment.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
1. Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
2. Assist class teachers with day-to-day classroom activities
3. Support learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including behavioural, emotional, or learning difficulties
4. Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
5. Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and independence
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for individuals who:
6. Have experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
7. Are patient, caring, and adaptable
8. Have strong communication and teamwork skills
9. Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
10. Hold (or are willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
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
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.