Job Description
New Directions Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant for full-time agency work in schools across Cardiff. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils and has strong experience in intervention work and managing challenging behaviour.
The successful candidate will ideally hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and have proven experience working with children who require additional support.
Key responsibilities:
1. Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
2. Delivering targeted intervention sessions in small groups or on a 1:1 basis
3. Supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
4. Managing and responding positively to challenging behaviour
5. Promoting engagement, confidence, and positive learning experiences
6. Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
We are looking for someone who:
7. Ideally holds a Level 3 TA qualification
8. Has experience delivering interventions
9. Has experience working with pupils who display challenging behaviour
10. Is available for full-time work (Monday to Friday)
11. Is patient, resilient, and adaptable
12. Can build strong relationships with pupils and school staff
13. Holds an enhanced DBS on the update service (or is willing to apply for one)
What New Directions offers:
14. Competitive daily rates of pay
15. Placements in a range of Cardiff schools
16. A dedicated consultant to support you
17. Access to free training
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
18. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
19. Regular and varied supply work
20. Competitive rates of pay
21. Potential long-term roles
22. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
23. A network of branches across the UK
24. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
25. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
26. Recommend-a-friend scheme
27. 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.