Graduate Teaching Assistant

Psychology, Education or Sociology Graduate? Start Your Career Supporting Children in Cwmbran – Immediate Start!

Teaching Assistant | Primary Schools | Cwmbran | £89.38 per day
Start: ASAP | Full-time or part-time options

Are you studying or have a degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology, or a related subject?
Looking for hands-on experience to support your future career in education, therapy or mental health?

This role is ideal if you’re on a gap year, preparing for postgraduate study, or exploring a long-term career working with children.

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Cwmbran. You’ll support pupils with additional needs such as Autism (ASD), ADHD, or Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) challenges—helping them achieve, grow in confidence, and feel included in school life.

⭐ The Role

• Job Title: Teaching Assistant

• Location: Cwmbran

• Start: Immediate

• Pay: £89.38 per day (depending on experience/qualifications)

• Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 3:30pm

• Contract: Full-time or flexible part-time

What You’ll Do

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups

• Encourage positive behaviour & emotional wellbeing

• Adapt resources to meet individual needs

• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging classroom space

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff

• Contribute to EHCPs and IEPs

‍ Who We’re Looking For

• Graduates or students in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Childhood Studies or similar

• Any experience with children or young people (paid, voluntary or personal)

• Passionate about supporting children with SEN

• Calm, empathetic and a good communicator

• A strong team player with a genuine interest in child development

Great for those considering careers in:

• Educational/Clinical Psychology

• Speech & Language Therapy

• SEN Teaching

• Youth Work or Child Support

• Wellbeing & Mental Health

What You’ll Gain

• Valuable classroom experience with SEN pupils

• Skills in child development & behaviour support

• A strong foundation for PGCE, MSc or therapy-related courses

• Free CPD training and career development opportunities

• Guidance from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

✅ Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Immediate start available

• Flexible placements to fit your schedule

• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles

• Continuous training and progression support

Ready to make a difference and build your career in education?
Apply today to start as a Teaching Assistant in Cwmbran!

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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