Graduate Teaching Assistant Opportunity!

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated recruitment consultant

CPD-accredited training

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Newport from September 2026. You will support pupils aged 11-16 with general classroom tasks and provide one-to-one and small group support in a collaborative ALN setting.

This role is ideal for graduates exploring teaching or education-related careers and offers valuable hands-on experience in a vibrant school community.

Qualifications

• Strong transferable skills from previous roles with children and young people.
• Ability to support pupils aged 11-16 and work with ALN/SEN.
• Willingness to obtain Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 11-16 with general classroom tasks.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Help students access learning and participate in lessons.
• Encourage positive behaviour and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

Youth work

Mentoring

Tutoring

Support work

Sports coaching

Education

Education, Psychology, Childhood Studies, Criminology, Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Newport
Pay Rate: £90+ a day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: September 2026 Start

Kick-Start Your Career in Education as a Graduate Teaching Assistant!

Are you a Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sports, or Childhood Studies graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting? Or do you already have experience supporting young people and want to take the next step in your career?

If so, why not start the new academic year with Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Newport from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, social work, counselling, or youth work.

Previous school experience is not essential; however, applicants must be able to demonstrate strong transferable skills gained through previous employment, volunteering, coaching, or other experience working with children and young people.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils aged 11-16, providing general classroom support whilst working closely with the school's Additional Learning Needs (ALN) team. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, help students access learning, encourage positive behaviour, and play a key role in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

If you're enthusiastic, people-focused, and ready to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Is this you?

We welcome applications from graduates and experienced educators who are passionate about supporting young people. Do you have any of the following?

• Experience in childcare, youth work, mentoring, tutoring, support work, care work, sports coaching, or similar transferable roles
• Relevant qualifications (or studying towards them) in Education, Psychology, Childhood Studies, Criminology, Health & Social Care, or a related field
• Confidence supporting pupils with ALN/SEN or behavioural needs
• A patient, resilient, and positive approach to working with young people

Requirements

To demonstrate commitment to working in education, applicants must hold or be willing to apply for:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Be aged 18 or over
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training (Completed as part of your onboarding)
• A minimum of two professional references covering 24 months

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

By joining us, you'll gain access to:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated recruitment consultant offering personalised guidance and local school placements
• Free access to CPD-accredited training, including behaviour training and cover supervisor training
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent opportunities

Make a Difference as a Graduate Teaching Assistant!

If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and want to gain valuable hands-on experience to support your future career, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today and take the next step in your education career.