Unqualified TA

Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: NP26
Start: ASAP or January
Pay: £89.38 per day

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and creating a safe, caring environment where every child can thrive? Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join a values-driven primary school in the Caldicot area.

This school is committed to providing a friendly and secure atmosphere where children feel protected, respected, and inspired to achieve their best. Safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every child can participate fully and flourish in a positive learning environment.
If you share these values, this role will be an excellent match.

The Role

As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Help maintain a positive and purposeful classroom environment through effective behaviour management strategies.
• Assist with classroom preparation and contribute to the school’s ethos of care, guidance, and support.
• Promote values of respect, kindness, and inclusion in every interaction.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and supporting their development.
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn new skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and creating a safe, nurturing environment.
• Confident in building positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Warm, reflective, and child-centred, with a genuine desire to make a difference.

What Teaching Personnel can offer:

• Competitive daily pay of £89.38.
• Access to specialist CPD courses, including ALN, behaviour management & emotional literacy.
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for further long-term or permanent positions.
• The chance to work in a school where care, guidance, and support shape every learning experience.

If you believe in nurturing confident learners, celebrating individuality and creating meaningful learning moments, we encourage you to apply.

For more information, please contact the Newport Primary team on 01633 370 633 / cedrick.matondo@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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