Job Description
Ideally we ask for 3 months minimum experience working with children, or have a child based qualification. We do consider candidates who have transferable skills, this means having experience working in social care, coaching or nursing.
A calm demeanour and the ability to adapt, work well in a team, and in supporting the class teacher is desirable for this role.
You will have:
1. Good understanding of English language
2. A proactive attitude
3. Strong literacy and numeracy skills
4. Capability to monitor behavioural needs and support pupils with low self-esteem
5. A calm demeanour and encouraging nature
6. Commitment
You will need:
7. A minimum of 3 months child-based experience
8. Contactable references
9. A Child and Adult DBS – or be willing to undertake one via New Directions
10. A willingness to complete mandatory training when required
Job Specification
Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools.
We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following;
11. NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
12. NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
13. Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
14. CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
15. BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).
We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.
Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN)
A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have particular experience in working with children classified as having:
16. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
17. Dyslexia
18. Dyspraxia
19. Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
20. Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
21. Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
22. Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
23. Severe Learning Difficulties
24. Physical Disabilities (PD).
As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to:
25. Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
26. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
27. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
28. Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
29. Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
30. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
31. Regular and varied supply work
32. Competitive rates of pay
33. Potential long-term roles
34. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
35. A network of branches across the UK
36. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
37. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
38. Recommend-a-friend scheme
39. 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.