Teaching Assistant

Reception Teaching Assistant – NP26 | September Start

Location: Caldicot area, NP26
Start Date: September 2025
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their first steps into education? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a Reception Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in the NP26 area from September 2025.

The Role:

We are looking for a nurturing and enthusiastic individual to support a Reception class, working alongside the class teacher to help deliver a fun, engaging, and structured learning environment. Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils with early learning activities across the EYFS curriculum

• Encouraging development through play-based and structured activities

• Assisting the teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

• Providing 1:1 and group support to pupils with varying needs

• Creating a positive and inclusive environment for all children

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children in an EYFS setting (school or nursery)

• Be confident, patient, and adaptable to the needs of young learners

• Have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum

• Be able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your role

• Opportunities for CPD and career progression within education

• Competitive hourly pay paid weekly via PAYE

• Full access to safeguarding and child protection training

Whether you are an experienced TA or a recent graduate with a passion for early years education, we’d love to hear from you!

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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