Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Secondary school - Newport – September 2025 Start

 Location: Newport, NP19 
 Start Date: September 2025
 Contract: 1-Year Fixed Term (Term-Time Only)
 Pay: £24,790 – £25,183 (FTE) | £89.83 – £94 per day (depending on experience)

Job Summary:
Full-time and part-time Learning Support Assistant roles available in secondary schools across Newport. Starting September 2025, these positions are ideal for individuals with experience in education, care, coaching, or youth work who are passionate about supporting students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Assistant or someone with a background in care, youth work, coaching or mentoring — this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a number of welcoming secondary schools in Newport to recruit Learning Support Assistants for the 2025/26 academic year. These roles are ideal for people who are passionate about education, want to support students with additional learning needs (ALN), and are looking for a meaningful and hands-on role in the classroom.

What the role involves:

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping students get the most out of their school day. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, particularly those with ALN
• Helping implement learning strategies and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Encouraging engagement and participation in lessons
• Assisting with classroom organisation, behaviour support, and general learning activities
• Being a positive, consistent presence throughout the school day – in lessons, at breaktimes, and on school trips

You don’t need to have previous classroom experience – what matters most is your ability to connect with young people and offer calm, patient support.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• 5 GCSEs (A–C) including Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Any experience working with children or young people – in schools, care, youth services, coaching, mentoring or similar
• A positive attitude, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn
• An understanding of (or interest in) working with pupils with SEN, ALN, or behavioural needs

What we can offer you:

• Weekly pay through PAYE (£89.83–£94 per day, depending on experience)
• Free CPD courses, including: Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management
• A dedicated recruitment consultant to support your journey
• Access to long-term and permanent roles across South Wales
• Fast-track registration and expert interview guidance

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Commitment to working term-time, Monday–Friday
• References to cover the past two years

Ready to apply?

Take the next step in your career as a Learning Support Assistant!
Send your CV today, and our consultant Jess will be in touch within 48 hours to discuss your preferences, answer any questions, and help you secure the right role for September 2025.

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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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