Build Your PGCE Experience Here!

Graduate Teaching Assistant | The Perfect First Step into Teaching

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay: From £92.63 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Academic Year | Full-Time

Thinking About a PGCE? Start Building Your Classroom Experience Today.

Are you a graduate planning to complete a PGCE or teacher training programme in the future?

Before stepping into your own classroom, gain invaluable experience working alongside experienced teachers in a secondary school. Teaching Personnel is looking for enthusiastic, motivated graduates to join our partner schools across Newport as Teaching Assistants.

This role is designed for aspiring teachers who want to develop classroom confidence, behaviour management skills, and a genuine understanding of life in a secondary school before beginning their teaching qualification.

You'll become an integral part of the school community, supporting pupils academically and emotionally while learning from experienced education professionals every day.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you will:

• Support pupils across Key Stages 3 & 4 during lessons
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions
• Help students overcome barriers to learning
• Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Autism, ADHD and SEMH
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence and engagement
• Assist with classroom behaviour management
• Help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

No two days are the same, making this a fantastic opportunity to build practical experience before teacher training.

Ideal For Graduates In

• Education Studies
• Psychology
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Sports Science
• Childhood Studies
• Health & Social Care
• Performing Arts
• Or any graduate with ambitions of becoming a teacher

Why This Role Will Strengthen Your PGCE Application

This role gives you the opportunity to:

• Gain first-hand classroom experience
• Learn behaviour management techniques
• Work with experienced teachers and SEN professionals
• Understand safeguarding and pastoral care
• Develop confidence working with young people
• Experience life in a secondary school before committing to teacher training
• Build an outstanding CV for future PGCE applications

Who We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from graduates who are:

• Passionate about education and inspiring young people
• Confident communicators with a positive attitude
• Patient, resilient and adaptable
• Keen to learn from experienced teachers
• Looking to build a long-term career within education

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential. We welcome applicants with backgrounds in:

• Tutoring
• Sports Coaching
• Youth Work
• Care & Support
• Volunteering
• Mentoring
• Customer Service
• Summer Camps

✅ Requirements

Teaching Personnel will support you throughout registration.

• Degree (completed or due to graduate this year)
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• EWC Registration (or willingness to register)
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months
• Right to work in the UK

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE payments
• Dedicated education consultant
• Free CPD training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management and ALN Awareness
• Opportunities for permanent school positions
• Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Newport
• Ongoing career guidance as you work towards your PGCE and teaching career

⭐ Your Teaching Journey Starts Here

Every great teacher starts somewhere. This is your opportunity to gain the classroom experience, confidence and practical skills that will set you apart when applying for a PGCE or teacher training programme.

Apply today with your CV and start building your teaching career in Newport's secondary schools this September!