Teaching Assistant – Free Training

Location: Newport
️ Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time | Term-Time Only
Pay: £89.83 per day (Paid PAYE)

Start Your Journey in Education with Teaching Personnel

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Or are you passionate about starting a career in education but don’t yet have the experience or qualifications?

With Teaching Personnel, you can do both. We offer flexible school-based roles across Newport, alongside FREE professional training and development to help you thrive in the classroom.

Whether you’re a seasoned TA or brand new to education, Teaching Personnel will support you every step of the way.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

✅ Free Accredited Training & CPD
As a Teaching Assistant with us, you’ll gain access to FREE CPD courses and nationally recognised qualifications, including:

• Safeguarding & Prevent Duty

• Understanding Autism

• Behaviour Management Strategies

• Supporting Learners with Dyslexia & Communication Needs

• The Complete SEND Diploma

This combination of training and hands-on experience makes this role an ideal pathway into teaching, SEN support, or long-term education careers.

✅ Personalised Placements
We take time to understand your skills, interests, and career goals, matching you with the right school environments across Newport.

✅ Flexibility That Fits You
Choose from full-time, part-time, or flexible supply work – allowing you to fit your education career around your lifestyle.

✅ Dedicated Support
Our local Newport branch provides ongoing guidance and is always on hand to answer questions, offer feedback, and celebrate your successes.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people with all backgrounds – what matters most is your enthusiasm and commitment to supporting young people.

This role would suit:

• Graduates (Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sports, Performing Arts, etc.)

• Aspiring Teachers looking for school-based experience before applying for PGCE/ITT

• Youth Workers, Mentors, Coaches, or Care Workers with transferable skills

• Experienced LSAs/TAs seeking their next role in education

Qualities we value:
✔️ Patience, empathy, and resilience
✔️ Confidence to support pupils aged 11–16
✔️ Strong communication skills and adaptability
✔️ A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

Apply Now

Whether you’re stepping into education for the first time or building on existing experience, Teaching Personnel will give you the tools, training, and opportunities to succeed.

Apply today to become a Teaching Assistant in Newport and access free training, flexible work, and dedicated career support.

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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