Teaching Assistant

Trainee Teaching Assistant Opportunity – Begin Your Career in Education!

Location: Newport
Contract: Full-Time (Monday – Friday)
Start Date: May 2026
Pay: £92.63 per day

Are you passionate about supporting young children and helping them thrive in a fun, nurturing environment? If you’re looking to take your first step into education, this Trainee Teaching Assistant role is the perfect opportunity to get started.

✨ About the Role
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you’ll support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and assist with the day-to-day care and development of children across schools and nurseries. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while building a rewarding career in education.

What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
• Enthusiastic, caring, and passionate about working with children
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
• Eager to learn and develop within an education setting

About Us
We are committed to creating inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environments where every child can succeed. Our team works collaboratively to ensure each child’s development is nurtured—and we’re looking for someone who shares that vision.

Key Responsibilities
• Supporting the day-to-day care and learning of children
• Assisting with planned activities that promote development
• Ensuring a safe and positive environment at all times
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

✅ Requirements
• Experience in childcare or a nursery setting is desirable but not essential
• A patient, friendly, and positive attitude
• Relevant childcare qualifications (preferred but not required)
• Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) on the Update Service
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Right to work in the UK

Don’t meet every requirement yet? Don’t worry—we can support you in obtaining them.

Why Join Us?
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• A chance to make a real difference in children’s lives
• Opportunities to gain experience and grow your career in education

Apply Today
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your CV to:
rebecca.pinnell@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.
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