Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport & surrounding areas
Pay Rate: £14.30 an hour
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year  

⭐ Unqualified Teaching Assistant to support one of our welcoming Secondary Schools! ⭐

Teaching Personnel is delighted to be recruiting an Unqualified Teaching Assistant for a warm, inclusive, and well‑respected secondary school in the Newport area, supporting pupils aged 11–16. This is a fantastic chance to step into a rewarding, hands‑on role where every day is different and where you’ll genuinely help young people who need extra support to thrive.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the school’s ALN (Additional Learning Needs) team, supporting pupils with a range of needs—such as learning difficulties, social/emotional challenges, and behavioural needs. Your day‑to‑day work will include one‑to‑one and small‑group support, helping pupils access learning, reinforcing lessons, and encouraging positive behaviour and engagement. You’ll collaborate with teachers, ALN staff, and pastoral teams to help create a calm, structured, and nurturing environment.

You don’t need formal teaching qualifications to apply — although having them is a bonus! We’re looking for someone with relevant experience or strong transferrable skills, along with a genuine passion for supporting young people. (Full vetting checks will be completed)

If you’re enthusiastic, people‑focused, and ready to make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants who bring a mix of experience, transferable skills, and a genuine passion for supporting young people, including:

• Relevant experience in childcare, youth work, support work, behaviour support, mentoring, sports coaching, classroom support, care, or other transferable roles is a strong advantage.

• Relevant or studying‑towards qualifications in childcare, education, teaching, or a related field (a bonus, not essential)
• Confidence supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN/SEN) or behavioural needs
• The ability to stay calm, kind, patient, and approachable in challenging situations
• An understanding of the social, emotional, and learning needs of young people

✅Requirements (or willingness to obtain independently)

If successful and 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

• Opportunities to step up and confidently lead or manage a class when needed — full training can be provided.

Make a Difference as a Teaching Assistant!
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 today and take the next step in your education career. Email millie.crocker@teachingpersonnel.com for more information.

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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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