Candidate Testimonials

I enjoy working for New Directions Education because my dedicated consultant, Matthew, is always professional and finds work for me that I request e.g early years and foundation phase. He has never pressurised me into doing key stage 2 work.  I find New Directions Education very reliable thanks to Matthew and other teachers I know who work for New Directions Education have also stated the same. Matthew is a great communicator. If I need to discuss anything work-related Matthew is approachable caring and listens with attention. One thing which is amazing about Matthew is he is very professional about the way he works with everyone, I say this because I have had chats with other supply teachers about Matthew.  I have been recommending New Directions Education to student teachers and teachers and TAs wishing to join an agency, I say to them Matt will look after you. I am with 3 agencies and New Directions Education is the most reliable and definitely the best.

Thank you!

Amina, Primary Teacher, Cardiff

Sara has been a great support during my short time with New Directions Education. Nothing is too much trouble for her.

My highlight would be the consistency of work, it is great! Although I choose to work part-time, there are always opportunities for me to work extra if possible.

Rhian, Teaching Assistant, Hengoed

Charlotte has been very supportive in all my assignments! She has been so warm and friendly and we had great communication since I’ve started working for New Directions Education. She was very organised and reliable and she gave me full details about the roles available, each day.

My highlight of working with New Directions Education: Charlotte placed me to work with great people and helped me find long-term contracts, not far from home, 5 days a week. She was brilliant in all her work and I am grateful for all she has done for me!

Thank you, Charlotte!

LSA Cardiff – Adriana Bulai

Garth has been excellent in finding me suitable work in my local area.  Any difficulties I know I can phone for advice and help. Calls are returned promptly.

Highlight of working with New Directions Education is having continuity of work in my local area.

Amanda, LSA, Torfaen

New Directions Education has been nothing but supportive ever since I’ve started working for them. Garth has always been there to answer any questions I have and is very reliable. He gets in regular contact with me to check-in and to ask if I have any queries as well as asking if I need support with anything. He is always super friendly and polite on the phone and explains everything really well.

My highlight of working with New Directions Education is being placed in a school for several months and not having to worry about being in several schools. It’s given me a sense of security as I do not have to worry about having work or not.

Paige, LSA, Torfaen

Garth has been brilliant from the start keeping in touch to see if all is ok with my placements and if I am happy where I am.

Working with New Directions Education ensures that I am able to have a good work-life and family life now. I’m able to work where I’m happy and able to work around my little one.

Lauren, LSA, Torfaen

This is my first job and Garth has been so helpful in taking me through the process. He has been so understanding and has placed me in jobs that suited my needs. Garth is always available for advice and guidance. He has a friendly and approachable attitude.

Garth provides excellent communication and prompt service.

Adrian, LSA, Newport

My account manager Garth has maintained frequent and friendly contact with me throughout my time with New Directions Education. Even calls just to check in and see how I’m doing. This is much appreciated and helped me feel at ease.

James, LSA, Newport