Aspiring Teaching Assistants

Unqualified Teaching Assistants Wanted – September 2026 Start

Perfect for University Students, College Leavers & Aspiring Educators
Location: Newport & surrounding areas
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: Weekly pay through Teaching Personnel

Are you finishing college or university and thinking about a career in education?

Do you want to gain valuable classroom experience, work with children, and build skills that could lead to a future career in teaching, psychology, SEN/ALN support, social work or pastoral care?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support our Primary schools across Newport and the surrounding areas from September 2026.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to get their foot in the door in education. No school-based experience is required — we’re looking for people with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in supporting children.

What does the role involve?

As a Teaching Assistant, you may be:
• Supporting pupils in the classroom with learning activities
• Working 1:1 or in small groups with children who need extra support
• Helping pupils stay focused, engaged and confident in lessons
• Supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN/SEN) such as Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs or social/emotional difficulties
• Assisting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom tasks
• Helping to create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• A university student or graduate looking for school experience
• Finishing college and interested in working with children
• Considering a future career in teaching or education
• Studying Psychology, Childhood Studies, Education, Sport, Health & Social Care or a similar course
• Calm, proactive, reliable and happy to get stuck in
• Someone who can build strong relationships with children and staff

Why this role is great for students and college leavers

• Flexible working options – full-time or part-time
• Excellent classroom experience for PGCE / teacher training applications
• Great exposure to ALN/SEN, behaviour support and classroom practice
• Opportunities to work in a variety of local Primary schools
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Weekly pay

Important – Our Vetting Process

Before you can be cleared to work with us, all candidates must complete our full vetting process.

This includes:
• An enhanced DBS check (or DBS on the Update Service)
• EWC Registration
• Two years of references / 24 months of referencing history
• Completion of our safeguarding training course

Please note: if any part of the vetting process is not completed, you will not be cleared for work.

We’re looking for people who are serious about getting into schools and are ready to complete the process properly so they can start work in September.

Ready to get your foot in the door?

Apply now or send your CV to cedrick.matondo@teachingpersonnel.com

If you would like more information, please contact the Newport Primary team on 01633 370 633 / cedrick.matondo@teachingpersonnel.com

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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