Classroom Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and CPD

Flexible placements

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a Year 7 pupil in the Abergavenny area, starting September 2026. This 1:1 support role is ideal for someone passionate about education and developing a long-term school-based career.

You'll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to help the student access learning, stay engaged, and build confidence. Suitable for those with transferable experience such as Youth Workers or Sports Coaches.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in any setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for helping students achieve their potential.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support during lessons.
• Help the pupil stay engaged and on task.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the student.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support progress and wellbeing.
• Develop valuable classroom management and behaviour support skills.

Skills

Youth Worker

Behaviour Mentor

Sports Coach

Residential Worker

Support Worker

Learning Mentor

Community Outreach

Graduate

Job description

Location: Abergavenny Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only Pay: Competitive Weekly Pay

Are you an experienced Youth Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Sports Coach, Residential Support Worker, or Community Support Professional looking to take your skills into education?

Are you considering a career in teaching and want to gain valuable school-based experience before progressing into a classroom leadership role?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a secondary school in the Abergavenny area to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a Year 7 pupil from September. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting young people who is passionate about making a difference and interested in building a long-term career within education.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a Year 7 pupil throughout the school day, helping them access learning, engage positively in lessons, and build confidence within the classroom environment.

The student may present with additional needs such as:

• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Challenging behaviour

You will:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support during lessons.
• Help the pupil stay engaged and on task.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the student.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support progress and wellbeing.
• Develop valuable classroom management and behaviour support skills.

This role offers excellent experience for individuals looking to progress within education, with opportunities to move into positions such as Cover Supervisor (Classroom Lead) and other school-based roles in the future.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience, including:

• Youth Workers
• Behaviour Mentors
• Sports Coaches
• Residential Care Workers
• Support Workers
• Learning Mentors
• Community Outreach Workers
• Graduates interested in education

This role would particularly suit someone who:

• Is considering teacher training in the future.
• Wants to gain first­hand classroom experience.
• Has a passion for supporting young people through a crucial stage of their development.
• Can remain calm, patient, and resilient when faced with challenges.
• Is eager to develop their leadership skills and progress their career within a school setting.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people in any setting.
• Strong communication and relationship‐building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping students achieve their potential.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel).
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register. We can support you with this process.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, supporting schools and education professionals since 1996. We specialise in helping people start and build careers in education, even if they're new to the sector.

When you join Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:

• Free training and CPD to help you succeed in the classroom.
• Flexible full-time or part-time placements to suit your availability.