Education Support Worker

Education Support Worker

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.63 Daily rate
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: September Start – End of Academic Year (Immediate start for the right applicant)

Make a Difference Every Day

Do you enjoy working with young people and helping them overcome challenges to achieve their potential?

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Education Support Workers to support students within secondary schools across Newport. This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who may require additional support with their learning, behaviour, confidence, or emotional wellbeing.

As an Education Support Worker, you will play a key role in helping students access education, build positive relationships, and develop the skills they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

No two days are ever the same, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals who enjoy varied, meaningful work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Encouraging engagement, participation, and confidence in learning
• Assisting pupils who may have additional learning needs, SEMH needs, or behavioural challenges
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support student development
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment

Who We're Looking For

We are interested in hearing from individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting young people
• Patient, resilient, and empathetic
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to build positive and professional relationships
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Adaptable and willing to learn

Experience in education is beneficial but not essential. We also welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in:

• Youth Work
• Care and Support Work
• Sports Coaching
• Mentoring
• Residential Care
• Psychology
• Social Care

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

When you join Teaching Personnel, you'll receive:

✅ Competitive weekly pay

✅ Flexible working opportunities

✅ Access to free CPD and training courses

✅ Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

✅ Opportunities within a wide network of schools

✅ Long-term and permanent career pathways

Requirements

Successful applicants will need:

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• A minimum of two professional references covering the last 24 months
• To be aged 18 or over
• EWC registration
• Completion of a Level 2 Safeguarding Course as part of registration

Teaching Personnel can support you through every stage of the compliance process.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to be considered for Education Support Work opportunities across Newport.

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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