KS2 Teaching Assistant – Newport

Location: Newport, NP20
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: From £92.63 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday | Full-time and Part-time Opportunities

KS2 Teaching Assistant – September Start

Are you looking for a Teaching Assistant role in Newport this September?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting KS2 Teaching Assistants to work within welcoming primary schools across Newport. We have opportunities available for both experienced Teaching Assistants and people with relevant experience working with children who are looking to develop their career in education.

You will work alongside class teachers to help pupils across Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6) engage with their learning, build confidence and make progress in the classroom.

The Role

Depending on the placement, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils within the classroom on a 1:1, small-group or whole-class basis
• Providing additional support in literacy and numeracy
• Working with pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Supporting children with ASC, ADHD, SEMH or speech and language needs
• Helping pupils remain engaged and focused during lessons
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Delivering targeted interventions
• Working closely with teachers and school staff to meet individual pupil needs

Who We're Looking For

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Are patient, reliable and enthusiastic
• Can build positive relationships with pupils
• Are confident working as part of a school team
• Have a genuine interest in supporting children's learning and development

Previous school experience is beneficial, but we also welcome applications from youth workers, sports coaches, childcare practitioners and others with transferable experience working with children.

Requirements

Successful applicants will need:

• EWC registration, or willingness to register
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete one
• Two suitable professional references
• Relevant experience working with children or young people

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Pay from £92.63 per day
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Access to local primary schools across Newport
• Free CPD and professional development
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

September is one of the busiest times of year for schools, so we're speaking with candidates now ahead of the new academic year.

If you're looking for your next Teaching Assistant, KS2 Teaching Assistant or ALN Support role in Newport, apply today with an up-to-date CV and we'll be in touch to discuss suitable September opportunities.

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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