Mainstream Teaching Assistant

Mainstream Teaching Assistant – Additional Needs Support

Location: Newport, South Wales
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:00 (Term Time Only)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (with the potential to extend)

Join Our Dedicated Team

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant secondary school community in Newport. This rewarding role involves working within a mainstream classroom setting, providing individual and small group support to students with additional learning needs including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Global Developmental Delay
• Prader-Willi Syndrome

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people, supporting their academic, emotional, and social development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting the class teacher in delivering a supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Providing tailored support to students with additional needs
• Helping to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
• Encouraging independence, engagement, and confidence in the classroom
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

✅ What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (essential)
• Understanding of conditions such as autism, ADHD, and Prader-Willi Syndrome (desirable)
• A calm, nurturing approach with excellent communication skills
• Flexibility, teamwork, and a genuine passion for inclusive education
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or willingness to work towards)

✅ Job requirements:

• Evidence of right to work in the UK
• Must possess an Enhanced Child only DBS Certificate
• Registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council)
• At least two professional references covering 24 months

Why chose to work with Teaching:

Here at Teaching Personnel, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will strive to find you a position which perfectly suits your every need. Whether you are just starting out in your career in the education sector or are well experienced and looking to develop your skills further, Teaching Personnel will support you every step of the way. You will be given access to our app, giving you the ability to book in your own work at the click of a button ensuring the ultimate work-life balance. Do you want to make a little extra cash whilst you work? Make use of our ‘refer a friend scheme’ for the chance to make some extra money.

Are you interested? Apply now by clicking the apply button below.

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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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