Educational Support Assistant

Educational Support Assistant – LRB Setting

Location: Newport, South Wales

Teaching Personnel is seeking caring, resilient, and committed Educational Support Assistants to work within specialist Learning Resource Bases (LRBs) and alternative learning settings across the Newport area. These provisions support pupils across Key Stages 1–2 who may present with a range of behavioural, emotional, social, and additional learning needs.

This role would suit individuals who understand the importance of consistency, positive relationships, and a nurturing yet structured approach to supporting young people who may face barriers to learning.

The Role

You will support pupils throughout the school day, helping them to access learning, manage emotions and behaviour, and develop confidence, resilience, and independence. Pupils may present with varying levels of behavioural challenge and emotional need, requiring patience, empathy, and a calm, consistent approach.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils across KS1–KS2.
• Support pupils to engage with learning activities at an appropriate level.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and behaviour using positive and restorative strategies.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour safely and effectively.
• Support pupils during transitions, break times, and unstructured periods.
• Build strong, trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Encourage social skills, emotional development, and positive behaviour choices.
• Contribute to individual behaviour plans and support strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support teams, and external professionals.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and follow all policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children or young people with behavioural and/or emotional needs.
• Is calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations.
• Understands the importance of routines, boundaries, and consistency.
• Has a genuine interest in engaging pupils through activities such as sport, gaming, creative arts, or other positive interests.
• Is flexible, reliable, and committed to supporting pupils effectively.
• Works well as part of a team and communicates positively with staff and pupils.

Qualifications and Experience (Desirable)

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, Youth Work, or a related field.
• Experience within Learning Resource Bases (LRBs), alternative provision, Additional Learning Needs (ALN), SEN, or similar specialist settings.
• Behaviour management or de-escalation training (e.g. Team Teach).
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses through the Teaching Personnel Academy.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions across Newport and the surrounding areas.
• Chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils who require additional support to succeed.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes within a specialist educational setting. If you are looking to build a career supporting pupils with additional behavioural and emotional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to begin making a difference in schools and specialist provisions across Newport.

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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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