Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport & Surrounding areas
Pay Rate: £89.38 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year  

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is seeking an Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in the Newport, Cwmbran and Blackwood area, supporting pupils aged 11–16.

In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in providing tailored support to students who require extra help to access learning. You will be involved in the school’s Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision, supporting pupils with diverse needs, including learning difficulties, social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Your focus will be on removing barriers to learning by offering one-to-one and small group support, reinforcing learning in the classroom, and encouraging positive engagement and behaviour. Working closely with class teachers, the SEN/ALN team, and pastoral staff, you will help create a structured, calm, and nurturing environment where pupils feel understood, supported, and able to succeed.

 A flexible and proactive approach is essential, as you may also support students during unstructured times such as breaks and transitions, helping them regulate emotions and build confidence.

This is a varied, hands-on role where building strong, trusting relationships is key. If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants who can bring:

• Relevant experience in childcare, youth work, care, mentoring, coaching, or similar roles (Desirable)
• The ability to stay calm, kind, and approachable in challenging situations
• An understanding of the emotional and social needs of young people
• The ability to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) or behavioural needs
• Truly cares about helping children succeed, both emotionally and academically

✅Requirements (or willingness to obtain independently)

To demonstrate commitment to working in education, applicants must hold or be willing to apply for:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Be aged 18 or over
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• A minimum of two professional references covering 24 months of employment

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

By joining us, you’ll gain access to:

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated recruitment consultant offering personalised guidance and local school placements
• Free access to CPD-accredited training, including behaviour support and safeguarding courses
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent opportunities

Make a Difference as a Teaching Assistant!
Help students feel confident, supported, and fully included in their school experience. If you’re passionate about giving every young person the opportunity to thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally—we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your CV and take the next step in your career today.

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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