Learning Support Assistant

Location: Newport & Surrounding areas
Pay Rate: £89.38 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year  

⭐About the Role

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Newport and the surrounding areas, supporting pupils aged 11–16.

In this rewarding Learning Support Assistant position, you will play an important role in supporting pupils who require additional help to access learning. You will work closely with the school’s Additional Learning Needs (ALN) team, supporting students with a range of needs including learning difficulties, social and emotional challenges, and behavioural needs.

You will help remove barriers to learning by:

• Supporting pupils through tailored 1:1 intervention
• Reinforcing learning and engagement within the classroom
• Encouraging emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience
• Promoting positive participation and behaviour

Working closely with teachers, SEN/ALN teams, and pastoral staff, you’ll contribute to a calm, structured, and nurturing environment where pupils feel supported and able to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing targeted 1:1 support for pupils who need additional academic or emotional assistance
• Offering general classroom support within small groups
• Encouraging positive engagement and helping pupils regulate emotions
• Helping maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment
• Supporting students during break times and transitions when needed

⭐Desired Experience

We welcome applicants with experience in any of the following areas:

• Teaching Assistant or classroom support roles
• Behaviour support, mentoring, or youth work
• SEN, SEMH, or Additional Learning Needs (ALN) support
• Alternative provision or specialist education settings
• Education, care, mental health, or criminal justice environments

✅Requirements (or willingness to obtain independently)

Applicants must hold, or be willing to apply for:

• Aged 18+
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• Two professional references covering 24 months

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Preferred agency for many local schools and specialist settings
• Competitive daily rates
• Access to ongoing professional development and training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent school roles

Training & Support

• Full safeguarding training provided
• Continuous support from Teaching Personnel and on‑site school staff
• Opportunities for further professional development and skill‑building

Make a Difference as a Learning Support Assistant!

Help students feel confident, supported, and fully included in their school experience. If you’re passionate about giving young people the opportunity to thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally — we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today and take the next step in your education career.

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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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