1:1 Teaching Assistant – Trauma-Informed & Wellbeing Support

Location: Newport
Sector: Mainstream Secondary

Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:00pm
Pay: From £14.25 per hour 
Start Date: 1st September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people's emotional wellbeing?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate, resilient and nurturing Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil entering Year 8 at a welcoming secondary school in Newport.

The pupil has mixed social and emotional needs and has made an excellent transition into secondary school during Year 7. The school is now looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant who can provide consistent, relationship-based support to help maintain this positive progress, both academically and emotionally.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who understands the importance of trust, patience and emotional regulation in helping young people thrive.

The Ideal Candidate

This role would particularly suit someone with experience or training in:

• Trauma-informed practice
• Wellbeing or nurture provision
• Counselling or mentoring
• Youth work
• Mental health support
• Social care or therapeutic settings
• Supporting children with social, emotional or behavioural needs

You will be someone who is calm under pressure, able to build strong professional relationships, and committed to helping a young person feel safe, understood and successful in school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day, adapting your approach to meet the pupil's individual social, emotional and learning needs.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship that promotes confidence, resilience and engagement with learning.
• Support the pupil to develop emotional regulation strategies and positive coping mechanisms using a calm and trauma-informed approach.
• Work closely with teaching staff, the school's pastoral team and SEN department to implement agreed support strategies.
• Encourage independence whilst providing reassurance and guidance when needed.
• Promote positive behaviour through proactive relationship-building and consistent routines.
• Monitor progress and communicate effectively with school staff to ensure the pupil continues to flourish.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with social, emotional or behavioural needs.
• A background in wellbeing, mentoring, counselling, youth work, education or care (desirable).
• Knowledge or experience of trauma-informed practice (highly desirable).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to one young person's school experience. By providing consistency, encouragement and emotional support, you'll play a vital role in helping them continue the fantastic progress they've already made and ensuring they can fully access learning and enjoy school life.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

When you join Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and regular check-ins
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities
• Flexible opportunities within local schools
• Unlimited £50 referral bonus scheme
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on a young person's life, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to submit your CV today.

If this particular role isn't quite right, get in touch with our team to discuss the wide range of education opportunities available across Newport and the surrounding areas.

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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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