Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport and surrounding areas
Pay: From £92.63 per day
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday | Full-time & Part-time Opportunities Available

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Newport.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a graduate looking to gain classroom experience, or someone with a background working with children or young people, we'd love to hear from you.

We have opportunities available across the Foundation Phase, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, with both short-term and long-term positions available.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils both academically and socially, helping them to engage in learning and reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities may include:

✅ Supporting pupils on a one-to-one, small-group or whole-class basis

✅ Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities

✅ Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and key learning skills

✅ Supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

✅ Working with pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs

✅ Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement

✅ Supporting literacy, numeracy and targeted intervention activities

✅ Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people
• Are patient, enthusiastic and reliable
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoy supporting children to learn and achieve
• Can work well as part of a team
• Are adaptable and proactive in different classroom environments

Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential.

We welcome applications from:

• Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Youth Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Childcare Practitioners
• Support Workers
• Graduates seeking experience in education

To work in schools, successful applicants will need:

• EWC registration (or willingness to register)
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Two professional references
• Experience working with children or young people

⭐ Competitive daily pay from £92.63 per day

⭐ Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

⭐ Access to a wide network of primary schools across Newport

⭐ Free CPD and professional development opportunities

⭐ Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant

⭐ Long-term placements and potential permanent opportunities

⭐ Opportunities across Foundation Phase, KS1 and KS2

Schools across Newport are actively seeking enthusiastic and reliable support staff, making this a fantastic time to secure your next role in education.

If you're looking for your next Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, ALN Teaching Assistant or Classroom Support role in Newport, apply today with your updated CV and a member of our team will be in touch.

No school experience? No problem. If you've worked with children or young people in any capacity, we'd love to hear from you.

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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