Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated onboarding consultants

Guaranteed payment terms

CPD courses via My‑Progression

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme – up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a well-established Pupil Referral Unit in Newport, Wales. The role is full-time, long-term temporary, supporting secondary-aged pupils and working closely with teachers to promote engagement and positive behaviour.

The successful candidate will be calm, patient and resilient with excellent communication and teamwork skills and a genuine commitment to helping vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils in PRU/alternative provision or similar setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary-aged pupils in a Pupil Referral Unit, collaborating with teaching staff.
• Promote engagement and manage behaviour positively to aid learning.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education.

Skills

Experience with PRU/Secondary pupils

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Resilience

Communication & teamwork

Commitment to vulnerable learners

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within a Pupil Referral Unit? Do you have the resilience, patience and confidence to support young people with challenging behaviours? Are you seeking a full‑time, long‑term Teaching Assistant position where you can make a genuine difference every day?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well‑established Pupil Referral Unit in Newport. With small class sizes and a highly experienced staff team, the setting provides a supportive and structured environment where young people are encouraged to re‑engage with education and achieve positive outcomes.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant on a full‑time, long‑term temporary basis. The successful Teaching Assistant will support secondary‑aged pupils, working closely with teaching staff to promote engagement, manage behaviour positively and help students overcome barriers to learning. This Teaching Assistant role would suit someone looking to commit to a school long‑term and become a valued member of the team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary‑aged pupils in a PRU, alternative provision or similar setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable learners

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.