Hourly Paid - Additional Support Assistant x 4

eTeach UK Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited is recruiting Hourly Paid Additional Support Assistants for Coleg Gwent in Newport. Roles are fixed-term, 18+ hours per week, 9:00–16:30, with a starting rate of £13.45 per hour rising to £13.65 after probation.

The appointees will support learners with additional learning needs to access the curriculum, including 1:1 and small-group work. Candidates should have Level 2 with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above, and be prepared for Enhanced DBS checks and

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 2 with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above.
• Experience of working with learners with difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Availability 18+ hours per week, 9am–4:30pm.
• DBS check and EWC registration required.
• Welsh language ability desirable; Welsh applications welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 basis, including personal care when needed.
• Work with learners on group activities in coordination with curriculum and campus support teams.
• Help learners meet their full potential through targeted support.

Skills

Experience with learners

1:1 support

Group work

Providing personal care

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English (C)

Level 2 standard

Willingness to obtain teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE)

Job description

Hourly Paid - Additional Support Assistant x 4

Minimum of 18 hours per week Fixed Term – 25/06/27 Must be available 9am to 4:30pm We wish to appoint inspiring Additional Support Assistant to help learners with additional learning needs to access the curriculum at Coleg Gwent. Applicants should have previous experience of working with young people who have difficulties and/or disabilities and be educated to Level 2 standard with four GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above. The successful candidates will be required to support learners on a 1:1 basis, including providing personal care when needed, as well as work with learners on a group basis, working closely with the curriculum and campus support teams to ensure the learners meet their full potential. The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Requirements & Compliance

• Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by the candidate).
• Qualifications: Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Coleg Gwent is an anti-racist, Disability Confident Employer committed to equality under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome all identities and neurodiverse talent, particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups (Minority Ethnic, Female, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities). Support includes six staff networks (Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, etc.) and an ED&I steering group.

Staff Wellbeing

• Subsidised gym access and wellbeing activities.
• Access to the Headspace app and mental health champions.
• Accessible campuses and prayer rooms.

Closing Date: 15/11/26 Interview Date: 23/11/26

£13.45 per hour rising to £13.65 post probation