Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

We are a specialist education recruitment agency working with welcoming primary schools across the Merthyr Tydfil area and are looking for enthusiastic Learning Support Assistants to join our team. Whether you’re seeking full-time or part-timework, we offer flexible day-to-day supply and long-term opportunities to suit your lifestyle. There’s never been a better time to start or continue your career in education.

What you’ll do

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils, including those with additional learning needs (ALN)
• Assist the class teacher with learning activities, behaviour support, and differentiated tasks
• Promote inclusion, independence, and positive behaviour in line with school policies
• Prepare resources, support with assessments/observations, and contribute to classroom routines
• Foster pupils’ social, emotional, and communication skills

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting children (school, nursery, youth work, tutoring, sports coaching, or care)
• Understanding of ALN/ASN/SEN strategies (e.g., ASD, ADHD, speech & language, SEMH) is an advantage
• Calm, patient and proactive approach with strong communication skills
• Reliable, punctual and a team player who uses initiative
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE/NCFE, Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential

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
• 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.

Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Cardiff East branch.

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