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Learning Support Assistant, Vale of Glamorgan
Client:
New Directions Holding
Location:
Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
782cd0d624a8
Job Views:
8
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
New Directions are currently recruiting for Learning Support Assistants to work in primary schools situated in the Barry area. The schools require someone to support the class teacher.
The schools are comprised of a wealth of support from staff and parents and are easily accessible via public transport.
The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
* Experience working with children in a classroom setting, with a minimum of three months required.
* The ability to work under the instructions of the class teacher while also using your own initiative.
* Knowledge of the curriculum to support children in an important stage of their education.
* A nurturing personality due to the nature of working with children in this age range.
We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following:
* NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
* NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
* Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
* CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
* BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing)
We'll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.
Jobs in additional learning needs (ALN):
A large number of our jobs are in ALN and we fill many vacancies in schools with candidates who have experience working with children classified as having:
* Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
* Dyslexia
* Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)
* Profound and Moderate Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
* Emotional Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
* Physical Disabilities (PD)
As a teaching assistant, you'll be expected to:
* Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO, and class teachers.
* Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress.
* Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
* Assist class teachers with maintaining student records.
* Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
* 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.
* 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 Business in relation to this vacancy.
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