Trainee Teaching Assistant

Company: New Directions
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Location: Flint
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Trainee Teaching Assistant New Directions Flintshire

Job Description

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education?

New Directions Education is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our supply team as Trainee Teaching Assistants, working in a variety of primary and secondary schools across Flintshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a passion for supporting children and young people, whether you’re looking for a career change, returning to work, a recent graduate, or keen to gain classroom experience before pursuing a career in education.

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons, work with pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment. Every day is different, offering valuable experience across a range of schools and age groups.

Responsibilities

  • Support teachers with classroom activities and learning.
  • Assist pupils individually and in small groups.
  • Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
  • Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and progress.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents where appropriate.
  • Adapt to different school settings and classroom environments.

What we’re looking for

  • A genuine interest in working with children and young people.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A positive, reliable, and professional approach.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work across a variety of schools in Flintshire.
  • Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential, as full support and training will be provided.

Why work for New Directions Education?

  • Flexible working to suit your availability.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Free CPD and accredited training to support your professional development.
  • Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant.
  • Opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of primary and secondary schools.
  • A fantastic pathway into a long-term or permanent career in education.
  • Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Ability to provide satisfactory professional references.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and want to begin a rewarding career in education, we’d love to hear from you.

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 check.

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

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Posted: July 30th, 2026