Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport
Contract: Full-time / Part-time
Pay: Weekly pay
Start Date: September 2026

Are you interested in working with children but don't have any formal school experience?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Unqualified Teaching Assistants to support Primary schools across Newport from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in education, whether you're a school leaver, graduate, parent returning to work, career changer, sports coach, youth worker, or simply someone who enjoys working with children.

No previous school experience is required.

About the Role

• Support pupils across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks
• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Help create a positive and engaging learning environment
• Support children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN/SEN) where required
• Encourage positive behaviour and participation in lessons

What Makes a Great Teaching Assistant?

• A positive "get up and go" attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Patience and empathy
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff
• A willingness to learn and take on feedback
• Confidence working in a busy environment

Experience working with children is beneficial but can come from many backgrounds, including:
• Childcare
• Sports coaching
• Care work
• Youth work
• Volunteering
• Parenting

Training & Development

We provide comprehensive support to help you succeed, including:
• Safeguarding Training
• Team Teach Behaviour Management Training
• Online CPD Courses
• ALN/SEN Awareness Training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• EWC Registration (we can help you with this)
• Two recent references

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Experience across a variety of Newport Primary schools
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• Excellent pathway into teaching, educational psychology, childcare and other education careers

September is one of the busiest times of the year for school recruitment, and we are already speaking with schools about their staffing requirements.

If you've ever considered working in education, now is the perfect time to get your application in.

Ready to get started?

Apply directly to this role or send your CV to cedrick.matondo@teachingpersonnel.com

If you would like more information, please contact the Newport Primary team on 01633 370 633 / cedrick.matondo@teachingpersonnel.com

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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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