Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support, Flintshire

Job Description

New Directions are currently seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to provide support in a Pupil Referral Unit with children aged 7 – 16. This role is available for immediate start and involves working closely with students who present significant behavioural challenges, providing tailored support to foster a positive, nurturing learning environment. The successful candidate will play a key part in helping students manage their behaviours, overcome personal challenges, and achieve their full potential.

A key requirement for this position is the ability to calmly and effectively de-escalate physically challenging situations. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals dedicated to making a meaningful impact in special education.

Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to:

• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Be encouraging and supportive.
• Have a positive attitude towards teaching and aiding children development.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the student.

Behaviours displayed by the children can be challenging so applicants must be prepared to practice De-escalation and calming techniques, as well maintaining an empathetic approach and understanding behaviours stems from other problems. candidates from care, sports, psychology, criminology, sociology and youth work backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Specification

• Have experience working with children, or adults, with additional needs
• Able to support children of all abilities.
• Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs 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 (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.