Secondary LSA, Flintshire

Job Description

We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic, and adaptable Teaching Assistants to join our team on a supply basis, providing support across various secondary schools in [Location/Area]. As a supply Teaching Assistant, you’ll be making a meaningful contribution to the educational experience of secondary school students by helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in their learning environment.

Role Overview:
As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering lessons, helping students with their learning, and providing one-to-one or small group assistance in various subjects across secondary schools. You will work with students who may require additional support, including those with special educational needs (SEN). This is a flexible role with opportunities to work in different schools, offering valuable experience in diverse educational settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general classroom support to teachers and assist students with their learning
• Support students in their academic work, both individually and in small groups
• Assist with classroom management and promote a positive learning environment
• Help students with special educational needs (SEN) and ensure they are fully included in lessons
• Offer guidance on tasks and activities, ensuring students remain engaged and focused
• Support students in developing social, emotional, and academic skills
• Liaise with teachers and other staff to monitor student progress
• Be flexible and respond to the varying needs of different secondary school settings

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school setting
• A passion for supporting secondary school students in their learning and development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to different school environments and respond to the needs of students
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Enhanced DBS check required (or willingness to apply for one)

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 Agency in relation to this vacancy.