Job Description
New Directions Education is seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) across a range of specialist and mainstream schools in Caerphilly and the surrounding areas. This rewarding role involves working closely with teachers and support staff to help students achieve their educational, social, and emotional goals in a safe and inclusive learning environment.
The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with diverse learning needs, including autism spectrum conditions (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and other additional learning requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with Additional Learning Needs.
2. Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
3. Support pupils in developing their communication, social, emotional, and behavioural skills.
4. Help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
5. Encourage pupil independence, confidence, and participation in classroom activities.
6. Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies where required.
7. Monitor and record pupil progress, reporting observations to teaching staff.
8. Support pupils during breaktimes, educational visits, and other school activities.
9. Maintain safeguarding and welfare standards at all times.
What New Directions Education Offers
10. Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability.
11. Competitive rates of pay.
12. Access to ongoing training and professional development.
13. Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
14. Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a variety of ALN settings.
15. Potential for long-term placements and permanent opportunities.
About You
You are a caring, resilient, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with Additional Learning Needs. You thrive in a supportive educational environment and are committed to helping every learner reach their full potential.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact every day, we would love to hear from you.
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 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 Business in relation to this vacancy.