Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Newport Secondary School – September Start – £89.39 - £95 per Day
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with additional learning needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is supported to succeed? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a well-regarded secondary school in Newport.
Although the school operates within a mainstream secondary setting, this role is based in the Special Needs Resource Base (SNRB), where pupils follow a primary-style curriculum tailored to their individual learning needs. As such, experience working with primary-aged children or in a similar specialist setting is highly desirable.
This is a full-time position starting in September, running for the duration of the 2025/26 academic year.
Location: Newport
Start Date: September 2025
⏰ Working Hours: 08:10 – 14:50, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Full-Time (Fixed Term – 1 Academic Year)
Daily Rate: £89.39 - £95 (Dependent on Experience)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored support to students with additional learning needs, both one-to-one and in small groups.
- Assist teachers in the delivery of an adapted curriculum designed to support a range of learning abilities.
- Encourage and develop students’ independence, confidence, and engagement across subject areas.
- Support students during integration into mainstream lessons and activities when appropriate.
- Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
- Monitor and record student progress, supporting the team in meeting individual learning targets.
About the Special Needs Resource Base
- The SNRB supports up to 60 students, with 12 places per year group from Year 7 to Year 11.
- Students follow an adapted curriculum including Literacy, Numeracy, and mainstream subjects, delivered by 5 specialist teachers and supported by 10 dedicated Teaching Assistants.
- The SNRB is fully integrated within the school, with students actively participating in house activities, school trips, extracurricular events, and the Student Council.
- Every student in the SNRB is a valued member of the wider school community.
✅ Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or in SEN support within a school or alternative provision.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, teachers, and families.
- A patient, compassionate, and proactive approach to supporting learners with diverse educational needs.
- Familiarity with EHCPs, behaviour support plans, and SEN strategies is desirable.
- A willingness to contribute to the school’s inclusive ethos and student-focused approach.
If you’re ready to inspire and support students in a positive, structured, and supportive setting, we want to hear from you!
Please apply with your CV and Jess Williams from our Newport Team will be in touch
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.
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