Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistants – Qualified & Unqualified
Newport (NP11) | Start Date: September
Full-Time & Part-Time (Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
£89.38 per day (£13.75 per hour)

Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s education?
We’re looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants—both qualified and unqualified—to join welcoming, inclusive primary schools across Newport (NP11). Whether you’re starting your journey in education or bringing valuable experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to support young learners and build a rewarding career.

What You’ll Do

• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons

• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning

• Help create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment

• Support pupils with reading, writing, numeracy, and social skills

• Prepare resources and assist with classroom organisation

• Encourage children’s academic progress and emotional wellbeing

About the Schools

• Warm, friendly primary schools with a supportive ethos

• Strong focus on pupil wellbeing and achievement

• Opportunities to work across Foundation Phase – KS2

• Collaborative teams where every staff member is valued

Who We’re Looking For

• Qualified TAs (Level 2 or 3)

• Unqualified candidates with relevant experience (schools, childcare, youth work, etc.)

• Enthusiastic, dependable, and caring individuals

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine passion for supporting children to learn and succeed

• Availability during school hours in the Newport (NP11) area

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay

• Full training provided, including safeguarding

• Free CPD and ongoing professional development

• Supportive consultants to help you thrive

• A clear pathway into a long-term career in education

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (we can help you apply)

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) – support provided

• Two recent references covering the last 24 months

If you’re passionate about education—whether just starting out or already qualified—this is your chance to inspire, support, and grow with Newport’s schools.

Apply today with your CV, and we’ll be in touch within 3 working days.

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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