Kick-Start Your Career in Education

Location: Newport, South Wales

Pay Rate: From £92.63 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year | Flexible Work

Kick-Start Your Career in Education – Secondary School Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about helping young people succeed? Looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistants to work in secondary schools across Newport from September. Whether you're an aspiring teacher, recent graduate, experienced support worker, or someone looking for a meaningful career change, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a genuine difference to students' lives.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. You'll provide one-to-one support, assist small groups, and help create a positive, inclusive learning environment where every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.

This role is ideal for anyone wanting to build experience within education while developing valuable skills in behaviour management, communication, and supporting Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting students across Key Stages 3 & 4
• Providing 1:1 and small group intervention
• Assisting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Helping students stay engaged and focused during lessons
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams
• Building positive relationships with pupils to boost confidence and achievement

We're Looking For People Who Are

• Passionate about supporting young people
• Patient, resilient and approachable
• Excellent communicators who can build rapport quickly
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable and willing to learn new skills
• Interested in education, youth work or child development

Experience is beneficial but not essential. We welcome applicants from backgrounds including:

• Sports Coaching
• Youth Work
• Care & Support Work
• Psychology or Education Graduates
• Customer Service & Hospitality
• Mentoring
• Nursery or Childcare
• Volunteering with Young People

✅ Requirements

We can support you through the registration process.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) Registration (or willingness to register)
• Minimum age of 18
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Competitive daily rates
• Dedicated education consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Free CPD training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management and ALN Awareness
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent school placements
• Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Newport
• A fantastic first step into teaching or educational psychology careers

Make Every School Day Count

Every student deserves someone who believes in them. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping young people build confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve their potential.

If you're ready to start a rewarding career in education this September, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and take your first step towards making a lasting difference in Newport's secondary schools.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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