Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Unqualified Learning Support Assistant

Location: Caerphilly, South Wales
Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Term-Time Only

Start Date: September start until the end of the academic year (July 2026)

Kickstart Your Career in Education – No Experience Required!
Are you passionate about working with young people? Looking to start a rewarding career in education? Join Teaching Personnel as an Unqualified Learning Support Assistant and begin your journey supporting students aged 11-18 in secondary schools across Caerphilly.

Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or someone with experience in youth work or care, this is a perfect entry-level opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners—especially those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) such as Autism (ASD), ADHD, Challenging Behaviour, and other Special Educational Needs (SEN).

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine interest in education, learning support, or youth work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and caring attitude
• Willingness to complete all required training modules
• Ability to commute to Caerphilly
• Willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS and register with the EWC (we’ll guide you through it)
• Two professional references

You’ll Be Trained In:

• Introduction to Teaching Assistance
• Level 2 Safeguarding
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Prevent Duty: Safeguarding Against Radicalisation
• Autism Awareness & Inclusive Strategies
• SEND & Thrive Approaches for Emotional Wellbeing

✅ What You’ll Get:

• FREE Accredited Online Training before you start – includes Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Autism Awareness, and more
• Trial Placement in a local Caerphilly secondary school
• Ongoing support from your dedicated recruitment consultant
• Opportunities for full-time and part-time roles based on your availability

Apply Now – No Prior Classroom Experience Needed!
This is your chance to build a fulfilling, long-term career in education. Whether you’re exploring teaching, special educational needs, or educational psychology, this role offers the perfect starting point.

Apply today with your CV and our team will be in touch to arrange your registration!

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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