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Specialist Resource Base Teaching assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Newport
Date posted : 22/10/25
  1. Full Time
£89.38 - 95.00 per day

Job description

Full-Time Teaching Assistant – Specialist Resource Base (SRB)
Make a real difference where it matters most!

We are looking for a caring, resilient and committed Teaching Assistant to join a brand-new Specialist Resource Base (SRB) supporting pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new provision from the very start and help shape a supportive, nurturing environment for the children who need it most.

About the Role

  • Location – NP26
  • Full-time, Monday to Friday
  • Pay - £89.38 Per Day
  • Working within a Specialist Resource Base (SRB)
  • Supporting pupils with a range of needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, social/emotional needs)
  • Combination of 1:1 support and small group work
  • Helping pupils regulate behaviour, stay engaged and access learning
  • Working closely with teachers, SENCO and therapists
  • Start date: SRB opens 3rd November (Training included)
  • Commitment required until at least Easter, likely until end of the school year

What We’re Looking For

You don’t have to know everything – but you DO need to be:

  • Resilient, calm and patient
  • Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
  • Confident in managing challenging behaviour
  • Able to build positive relationships and earn trust
  • A strong team player with good communication skills

Experience in an SRB, SEN or behaviour support setting is ideal –
…but if you have a genuine interest in this type of work and the right attitude, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Gain

  • Full training provided before the SRB opens
  • A supportive, specialist team around you
  • The chance to make a long-term impact on children’s lives
  • Ongoing guidance from Teaching Personnel
  • Competitive daily rate (paid weekly)
  • Potential to secure a permanent role

If you’re passionate about helping pupils who need extra support and want to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to speak to you!

Apply today and take the next step in your education career!

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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