Unqualified Learning Support Assistant

Unqualified Learning Support Assistant

Location: Caerphilly, South Wales

Hours: 8:30am – 3:00pm | Term-Time Only

Start Date: 7th September 2025 – July 2026

Pay: £500 per week via PAYEE with weekly pay

Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking to begin a rewarding career in education?

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to work as Unqualified Learning Support Assistants in secondary schools across Caerphilly. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, career changers, youth workers, care workers, or anyone eager to gain hands-on experience in a school setting.

You’ll play a vital role in supporting students aged 11–18, particularly those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) including Autism (ASD), ADHD, Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and challenging behaviour.

Whether you’re considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, or special educational needs, this role provides the perfect foundation.

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about working with young people

• Caring, patient, and proactive

• Strong communicators with good interpersonal skills

• Interested in education, youth work, or learning support

• Willing to complete required training modules

• Able to commute to schools in the Caerphilly area

• Willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS and register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) — full support provided

• Able to provide two professional references

Before starting, you’ll receive FREE accredited online training including:

• Introduction to Teaching Assistance

• Level 2 Safeguarding

• Positive Behaviour Support

• Prevent Duty: Safeguarding Against Radicalisation

• Autism Awareness & Inclusive Strategies

• SEND & Thrive Approaches for Emotional Wellbeing

• FREE CPD-accredited training before you begin

• Trial placement opportunities in local secondary schools

• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant

• Valuable classroom experience to build your confidence and career prospects

• Long-term, stable placements

• Career progression and development opportunities

• Access to additional training including Team Teach and Cover Supervisor courses

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Regular school feedback to help you grow professionally

• £50 referral bonus when you recommend a teacher or teaching assistant

• Full access to the MyTPwork app, allowing you to:

  • Manage your availability and diary

  • Accept work easily

  • Access free online CPD training courses

No classroom experience? No problem.

If you’re motivated to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives and want to start your journey in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to arrange your registration.

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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