Graduate Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education provider as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Newport, where you will support teachers and gain valuable classroom experience. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to build their skills and confidence in a supportive school environment. Opportunities for CPD training and progression into teacher training available.

Benefits

Daily pay from £89.38

FREE access to CPD training

Dedicated career consultant

Opportunities to progress into teacher training

Qualifications

• Recent university graduates encouraged to apply.
• Subjects such as Education, Psychology, English, Maths, and Science particularly welcome.
• Confident communicators with a proactive and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Work 1:1 or with small groups of pupils who need extra support.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and promote positive learning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Proactivity

Flexibility

Education

University degree (any subject)

Job description

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Full-Time & Part-Time | £89.38+ per day | Start ASAP or September 2025

Are you a recent university graduate considering a career in teaching?
Looking to gain paid classroom experience before applying for a PGCE or other teacher training routes?

Teaching Personnel is offering exciting opportunities for graduates to work as Graduate Teaching Assistants in primary schools across Newport. This is the perfect stepping stone for aspiring teachers looking to build their confidence and skills in a supportive school environment.

The Role:

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you’ll:

• Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Work 1:1 or with small groups of pupils who need extra support.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and promote positive learning.
• Assist in creating and preparing engaging learning materials.
• Experience the day-to-day life of a school and gain valuable insight into teaching.
• Recent university graduates (any subject – Education, Psychology, English, Maths, and Science particularly welcome).
• Passionate individuals interested in becoming future teachers.
• Confident communicators with a proactive and flexible approach.
• Reliable team players who are enthusiastic and patient.
• Candidates who can commit to full-time or part-time roles during term time.

What’s in it for you?

• Daily pay from £89.38 (increasing with experience & responsibilities).
• FREE access to CPD training including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management.
• Your own dedicated consultant to support your career development.
• Opportunities to progress into teacher training through our partner schools.

Location:

Roles available in Newport and surrounding areas

Ready to take the next step towards teaching?

Apply now with your CV and a member of the team will be in touch.

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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