Trainee Teaching Assistant

Start Your Career Change as a Trainee Teaching Assistant – Cwmbran (Full-Time / Part-Time)

Location: Cwmbran, South Wales
Start Date: January 2026
Hours: 08:10 – 15:10, Monday to Friday |  Full-Time (Term Time, Fixed Term)
Pay Rate: £447 per week / £13.75 per hour

Begin Your New Career in Education

Are you ready to make a difference and start a rewarding new career working with children?
Join us in Cwmbran as a Trainee Teaching Assistant and gain hands-on classroom experience while earning a competitive weekly wage. This role is perfect for anyone looking to change careers, start work in education, or progress towards teaching in the future.

 About the School

Our partner school in Cwmbran is a fully inclusive comprehensive school dedicated to providing high-quality education for every pupil. Following a recent multi-million-pound redevelopment, the school now offers modern classrooms, innovative learning spaces, and a supportive team environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and excellence.

 What the Role Involves

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social skills.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to deliver engaging lessons.
• Develop your classroom experience in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Show reliability, empathy, and strong communication skills.
• Be open to learning and adapting in different educational settings.

This is an ideal first step into education for anyone seeking a teaching assistant job with training or considering a career change into teaching.

✅ What We’re Looking For

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (we can help you apply).
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) – assistance provided.
• Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
• A proactive and positive attitude to supporting learning.
• Two professional references.
• A successful in-person interview.

 Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Since 1996, Teaching Personnel has been the UK’s leading education recruitment agency — connecting thousands of teaching assistants, teachers, and support staff with schools every week.

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

•  Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities in local schools.
•  Free professional development and ongoing training.
•  A dedicated recruitment consultant for personal support.
•  Competitive weekly pay aligned with market-leading rates.
•  Experience across a variety of school settings.
•  A referral bonus when your recommendation completes five days of work.

Take the First Step Toward Your Future in Education

If you’re passionate about helping young people achieve their best and want to start a teaching assistant career in Cwmbran, we want to hear from you!

 Apply today to become a Trainee Teaching Assistant in Cwmbran and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in education.

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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