Teaching Assistant, Newport County

Job Description

New Directions are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to work in a nursery class within Primary Schools in the Newport area. Are you enthusiastic and looking to give something back? A rewarding Job with great benefits that can lead to long term positions? You will be working under the guidance of teachers to support students across the curriculum in the Newport area.

This role is for a person who is, motivated, and can help children achieve their full potential, creating a positive environment for them to thrive. You may be working with children with challenging behaviour so you will need to be resilient, consistent and understanding of their needs.

Essential

• A minimum of 3 months child-based experience/ or a background in the care sector
• Contactable references
• A child and adult DBS – or be willing to undertake one via New Directions
• A willingness to complete mandatory training when required
• An excellent track record
• Flexibility and adaptability to work short-term and long-term
• Strong communication skills

What we offer

• 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)
• 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
• A network of branches across the UK
• 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 check and be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EW

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