Teaching Assistant- Calling All Graduates

Calling All Graduates – Ready to Make a Difference?

Have you recently graduated (or are you graduating this summer) and wondering what your next step should be?

If you're passionate about working with young people and considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, youth work, or another education-based career, this could be the perfect opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across Newport, helping students achieve their full potential while giving you the chance to develop the skills employers and teacher training providers are looking for.

No previous school experience? No problem. If you have the right attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn, we'll provide the support and training you need.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers to support students both academically and emotionally.

Your role will include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small intervention groups
• Assisting teachers with engaging classroom activities
• Helping students build confidence and overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting pupils with ALN, SEMH and behavioural needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Becoming a positive role model for young people throughout the school day

Every day is different, giving you the opportunity to develop a wide range of classroom and behaviour management skills.

Who Is This Role Perfect For?

We're looking for graduates from all degree backgrounds, including:

• Psychology
• Education
• Sports Science
• English
• Maths
• Science
• History
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Health & Social Care
• Childhood Studies
• Performing Arts
• Any other degree with a passion for working with young people

Whether you're planning a PGCE, School Direct, Teacher Apprenticeship, or simply exploring a career in education, this role offers outstanding experience.

What We're Looking For

We're searching for graduates who are:

• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Excellent communicators
• Confident working with young people
• Patient, resilient and adaptable
• Passionate about helping students succeed
• Eager to gain experience in secondary education

Experience working with children or young people through coaching, tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, youth work, childcare or support work is highly desirable—but not essential.

Why This Role?

Working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant allows you to:

• Gain hands-on classroom experience before teacher training
• Develop behaviour management and classroom support skills
• Work alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals
• Strengthen your CV for PGCE and teacher training applications
• Discover which area of education suits you best

✅ Requirements

• Experience working with young people (education, youth work, coaching, etc.) or experience managing/leading groups
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• EWC Registration (or willingness to obtain one)
• Must be aged 18 or over
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, we provide more than just a job.

You'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Competitive daily rates
• Free CPD and accredited training
• Safeguarding and behaviour management courses
• A dedicated education consultant supporting your journey
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school positions
• Access to a large network of secondary schools across Newport

Your Degree Opened the Door—Now Step Into The Classroom

Apply today with your CV and start your education journey in one of Newport's welcoming secondary schools this September!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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