Secondary Teaching Assistant, Conwy

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 Conwy. 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.

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