Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistants Needed

Location: Newport, Caldicot, Chepstow & Monmouth
Contract: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible
Pay: Weekly pay
Start: ASAP

Teaching Personnel are actively recruiting Primary Teaching Assistants to support our partner schools across Newport, Caldicot, Chepstow and Monmouth.

Demand from our schools is high, and we are looking to bring in reliable, proactive individuals who are ready to step into primary classrooms and make a real difference.

If you are based in any of these areas and are considering working in education, this is a great opportunity to get started.

About the Role

• Support pupils across Primary schools (Early Years, KS1 and KS2)
• Work in a range of settings including mainstream classes, ALN/SEN support, LRB and nurture provisions
• Provide support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Support pupils with learning, behaviour and emotional development
• Be proactive and engaged within a busy classroom environment

No Experience? No Problem

We are open to applicants from all backgrounds.

Experience is welcomed, but it is not essential. What matters most is your attitude and willingness to get involved.

If you have a genuine interest in working with children and want to give it a go, we want to hear from you.

What Makes a Strong Primary Teaching Assistant

• A proactive “get up and go” attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patience, resilience and a calm approach
• Ability to engage and support children of different ages and abilities
• Willingness to support pupils with ALN/SEN needs and behaviour challenges
• Adaptability in different classroom settings

Training & Support Provided

We will support you every step of the way with:
• Free online training courses
• Safeguarding training
• Team Teach training (behaviour management and de-escalation)
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Requirements (we can help you with these):

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• EWC Registration
• Two recent references

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities across a wide range of Primary schools
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available

We are actively placing staff across these areas, so if you are based in Newport, Caldicot, Chepstow or Monmouth, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Ready to get started?

Apply directly to this role or send your CV to cedrick.matondo@teachingpersonnel.com

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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.
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