Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant,

Job Description

New Directions are searching for competent, proactive and passionate Teaching Assistants to work in a range of Welsh & English Medium Primary schools across Wrexham

Welsh speaking supply staff are however in demand across Wrexham and the work is varied and flexible.

The work available can be covering day to day supply however we do have long term positions also available.

A background of working with children is preferred and an advantage, but is not essential. Should you have any experience working within care or and coaching experience then this could be the position for you!

We have the option to register candidates as a Trainee Teaching Assistant, as long as we can reference experience in roles such as working in a team, coaching and working with children outside of education.

As a teaching assistant you’ll be expected to: 

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of other staff. 

• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress 

• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities 

• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills 

Benefits of working with New Directions: 

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager 

• Regular and varied supply work 

• Competitive rates of pay

• Potential long-term roles 

• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR) 

• A network of branches across the UK 

• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement 

• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales 

• Recommend-a-friend scheme 

• 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.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.