Unqualified Teaching Assitants NP25/NP16

Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Location: Chepstow & Monmouth
Contract: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible
Pay: Weekly pay
Start Date: September 2026

Are you based in Chepstow, Monmouth or the surrounding areas and interested in working with children?

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

This is one of our busiest areas for school staffing, and we are looking to build a strong pool of local people who are interested in starting a career in education.

No qualifications or school experience are required.

If you have a positive attitude, enjoy working with children and are willing to learn, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

• Support children across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Work alongside teachers to support learning in the classroom
• Provide 1:1 and small group support where needed
• Help pupils stay engaged and focused throughout the school day
• Support children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN/SEN)
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, including:

• Care and support workers
• Sports coaches
• Nursery practitioners
• Youth workers
• Parents returning to work
• University graduates
• Career changers
• Anyone with a genuine interest in supporting children

What Makes a Great Teaching Assistant?

• A strong "get up and go" attitude
• Patience and empathy
• Confidence communicating with children and adults
• Reliability and professionalism
• Ability to build positive relationships
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Resilience and adaptability in busy environments

ALN/SEN Support

Many of our schools support children with:
• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language Needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Learning difficulties

Don't worry if you haven't worked with these needs before — full support and training will be provided.

Training & Support Provided

• Free online CPD courses
• Safeguarding training
• Team Teach behaviour management training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Assistance with DBS and EWC registration

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities across local Primary schools
• Valuable classroom experience
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available

September is one of the busiest recruitment periods of the year, and schools in the Chepstow and Monmouthshire area are already planning their staffing needs.

If you've ever thought about 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

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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