Trainee Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people and considering a career in education? Do you want to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing teaching, psychology, youth work, social work, or a similar profession?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Trainee Teaching Assistants to work within a welcoming secondary school in Newport from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with little or no school-based experience to gain hands-on training while making a genuine difference to the lives of pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

Position: Trainee Teaching Assistant
Location: Newport
Sector: Secondary Education
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:00pm
Pay: From £14.25 per hour
Contract: Full-time, term-time only

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils within the school's specialist ALN department, working alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help students achieve their full potential.

You will provide support both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence both academically and socially.

• Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in lessons and intervention sessions.
• Deliver tailored one-to-one and small group support.
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence, engagement, and independence.
• Assist students with academic, emotional, behavioural, and social development.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
• Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other support professionals.
• Gain valuable experience supporting young people with a range of learning needs.

No previous Teaching Assistant experience is required.

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Have a genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Are considering a future career in teaching, education, psychology, counselling, youth work, or social care.
• Have personal or professional experience supporting individuals with SEN, ALN, autism, ADHD, or additional needs.
• Are patient, empathetic, resilient, and eager to learn.
• Possess strong communication and relationship-building skills.

This position provides an excellent pathway into education and offers valuable classroom experience that can support future teacher training applications, PGCE courses, psychology careers, and other child-focused professions.

You'll develop practical skills in:

• Behaviour management
• Classroom support
• Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Child development
• Safeguarding and school procedures
• Student engagement and wellbeing

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, we provide:

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Dedicated personal consultant support
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Access to free and discounted training courses
• Flexible work opportunities across South Wales
• Unlimited £50 referral bonus scheme
• Regular check-ins and career guidance

If you're looking to start your career in education or gain valuable experience working with young people in Newport, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to be considered for this exciting Trainee Teaching Assistant opportunity starting in September 2026.

Not quite the right role? Contact Teaching Personnel to discuss our other Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, and Education Support vacancies across Newport and South Wales.

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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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