Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £89.38 Per Day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

Start Your Career in Education – No Teaching Qualification Required!

Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day?

We’re working with a friendly and inclusive secondary school in Newport to recruit an Unqualified Teaching Assistant. Staff benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, a collaborative working culture, and a shared commitment to supporting pupils from all backgrounds. The school fosters a strong sense of teamwork and mutual respect, and both staff and students take pride in being part of its vibrant community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s eager to step into the world of education – whether you're a recent graduate, career changer, or simply someone who is passionate about working with young people.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting both students and teachers within the classroom environment, while also supporting the schools Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision
• Helping pupils stay engaged and confident in their learning
• Building positive relationships with students and staff
• Assisting with individual or small group support where needed
• The ability to implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour effectively
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and encouraging school environment

What We’re Looking For:

No formal teaching experience? No problem!
We’re looking for individuals who can demonstrate transferable skills at interview – it’s your attitude and potential that matter most.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Positive, patient, and proactive
• Great communicators and team players
• Eager to learn and grow in a school setting
• May have previous experience working with children or relevant qualifications are a bonus, but not essential
• Passionate about supporting young people across a range of ages and abilities

What You’ll Need (We Can Help You Get These!):

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• Two professional references covering 24 months of employment

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

We’re here to support your journey into education with:

• Competitive daily pay
• A dedicated consultant to guide you every step of the way
• Free CPD-accredited training (e.g. safeguarding, behaviour support)
• Access to a wide range of roles in local schools – temporary and permanent

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to take the first step into a meaningful and fulfilling role in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and start making a difference in the classroom!

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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