Teaching Assistant

Aspiring Teaching Assistant

Location: NP25
Contract Type: Full Time / Part Time
Pay: Weekly pay
Start: ASAP

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Aspiring Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools in the local area.

This role is open to anyone interested in working with children and looking to gain experience in a school setting. No previous experience is required — just a willingness to get involved and give it a go.

About the Role

• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Work alongside teachers and experienced support staff
• Provide 1:1 or small group support when required
• Help pupils stay engaged, focused and supported
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where needed
• Contribute to a positive and structured classroom environment

Who Can Apply

• No experience required — training and support provided
• School leavers, graduates, career changers or parents returning to work
• Individuals from retail, care, hospitality, coaching or youth work
• Calm, patient and reliable people
• A positive “get up and go” attitude
• Willingness to learn and take on feedback

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Free CPD including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management and SEN Awareness
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
• Opportunities for long-term placements
• A clear pathway into education

If you have ever thought about working in a school and want to try it, this is a great place to start.

If you would like more information, please contact the Newport Primary team on 01633 370 633 / cedrick.matondo@teachingpersonnel.com

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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