Experienced Teaching Assistant

Experienced Teaching Assistant

Location: NP4
Contract Type: Full Time
Pay: £89.38 per day
Start Date: ASAP or January

Teaching Personnel are looking for a confident and experienced Teaching Assistant to support primary schools in the NP4 area. This role is ideal for someone with strong classroom experience, excellent behaviour management skills, and the ability to support pupils with a range of additional needs.

⭐ About the Role

As an Experienced TA, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils across the primary age range.
• Support children with ALN/SEN, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning delays.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment.
• Assist teachers with adapting activities, preparing resources and delivering targeted interventions.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils to enhance engagement and progress.
• Promote independence, emotional regulation and confidence in learners.

⭐ Who We’re Looking For

Must-Haves:

• Prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Confidence supporting ALN/SEN pupils or pupils with behavioural needs.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, supportive attitude.
• Consistent, calm and reliable approach to behaviour management.
• A DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Nice-to-Haves:

• Additional training such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness, or Behaviour Management.
• Experience supporting IDPs or delivering interventions.
• Experience in a nurturing, SEMH or ALN setting.

⭐ Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work in supportive and welcoming primary school environments.
• Make a meaningful impact on pupils needing additional guidance and consistency.
• Excellent opportunity to continue developing your SEN and classroom practice.

⭐ What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Competitive daily pay (£89.38+ per day).
• Weekly PAYE payments — no admin fees or hidden costs.
• Free CPD including behaviour management, SEN training, safeguarding and more.
• Long-term roles with progression potential.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities across 40+ partner schools in the Newport & Torfaen areas.

Next Steps

Apply today and your consultant will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss roles available in NP4.

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

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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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