Students and Graduates - Flexible School Jobs - Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport, Cwmbran South Wales
Pay: £93–£110 per day, depending on the role
Hours: Flexible opportunities from one to five days per week
Start date: September 2026
Settings: Secondary and SEN/ALN schools

Are you a student or recent graduate looking to earn money, build your CV and gain practical experience working with young people?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable individuals for flexible roles in secondary and SEN/ALN schools across Newport and Cwmbran areas.

No teaching qualification is required. Whether you are currently studying, have recently graduated or are considering a career in teaching, psychology, youth work or education, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience.

You can choose the days you are available to work, with opportunities ranging from one or two days per week to full-time placements.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have supported children or young people through:

• Sports coaching
• Youth work
• Childcare or babysitting
• School or university placements
• Tutoring
• Summer camps or activity clubs
• Care or support work
• Volunteering

Depending on your experience, availability and interests, roles may include:

Teaching Assistant
Support pupils during lessons, help them complete activities and encourage their confidence and independence.

‍ Cover Supervisor
Supervise secondary school classes and deliver work that has been prepared by the absent teacher.

❤️ ALN Support Assistant
Provide one-to-one or small-group support for pupils with Additional Learning Needs.

Learning or Behaviour Mentor
Build positive relationships with pupils who need additional encouragement to engage with school and learning.

SEN/ALN School Support
Support pupils with a range of learning, communication, sensory, physical or behavioural needs in specialist settings.

You do not need previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant. However, you must have some experience supporting, coaching, caring for or working with children or young people.

You should also have:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A positive and encouraging approach
• Good reliability and timekeeping
• Confidence working with groups of pupils
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable
• A genuine interest in supporting young people

Welsh-language skills are desirable but not essential.

Flexible school work can help you:

• Earn between £93 and £110 per day, depending on the role
• Choose work that fits around your studies or other commitments
• Work between one and five days per week
• Gain valuable classroom and SEN/ALN experience
• Build evidence for teacher training or postgraduate applications
• Develop confidence, leadership and communication skills
• Explore different careers within education
• Strengthen your CV while earning
• Find out whether a career in education is right for you

You will also receive access to professional development courses and ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.

To be considered for school-based work, you must:

• Be aged 18 or over
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Provide an up-to-date CV covering your employment and education history
• Be willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check
• Register with the Education Workforce Council
• Provide suitable professional references
• Complete the required safeguarding and compliance checks

Teaching Personnel will guide you through the registration, DBS and Education Workforce Council processes.

Whether you can work one day a week or are looking for a full-time role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply with your latest CV today to discuss flexible opportunities in secondary and SEN/ALN schools across Newport and find a role suited to your experience, availability and career goals.

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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