Unqualified Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Unqualified Behaviour Support TA

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.63 Daily rate
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: September Start – End of Academic Year (Immediate start for the right applicant)

Looking to Start a Career in Education?

Do you have experience working with young people and a passion for making a positive difference?

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking enthusiastic and resilient individuals to work as Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants in secondary schools across Newport and the surrounding areas.

You do not need formal teaching qualifications or previous school experience to be considered. We are looking for individuals with the right attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine desire to support young people who may be facing behavioural, social, emotional, or learning challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain valuable experience within education, psychology, youth work, social care, or behaviour support.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional support to engage successfully in education.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Building strong, professional relationships with pupils
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Assisting teachers in creating a positive learning environment
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning
• Working alongside pastoral teams and teaching staff to support student progress

Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Youth Work
• Care and Support Work
• Sports Coaching
• Residential Care
• Mentoring
• Community Work
• Military Backgrounds
• Psychology or Education Graduates

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, resilient, and approachable
• Confident communicating with young people
• Able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable learners
• Committed to helping students achieve their potential

No teaching qualification is required for this role.

What You'll Gain

• Valuable experience within secondary schools
• Ongoing support and mentoring from experienced education professionals
• Free CPD training, including behaviour management and safeguarding
• Opportunities to progress into Cover Supervisor
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability

Requirements

To register with Teaching Personnel, you will need:

• To be aged 18 or over
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• A minimum of two professional references covering the last 24 months
• Completion of a Level 2 Safeguarding Course as part of the onboarding process

Our team can support you through every stage of the compliance process.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, we are committed to supporting our candidates throughout their careers.

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

✅ Competitive weekly pay
✅ Dedicated consultant support
✅ Access to free CPD and training opportunities
✅ Flexible and long-term placements
✅ Opportunities across a wide network of secondary schools

Apply Today

If you're ready to take the first step into education and want a rewarding role supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to be considered for Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant opportunities 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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