Teaching Assistant -September Opportunity

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students in a busy secondary school. This role involves working closely with teachers to provide tailored learning support, particularly for those with Additional Learning Needs. You will foster an inclusive environment, assist in lesson preparation, and help manage classroom behavior. Ideal for aspiring teachers or graduates passionate about education, this temporary position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young learners. Join a supportive team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Assistance with DBS check

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience in education or youth support settings is essential.
• ALN support experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students with ALN and other learning differences.
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.

Skills

ALN support experience

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Patience

Enthusiastic approach

Education

Relevant training or qualifications

Job description

Teaching Assistant
Location: Caldicot, Monmouthshire (easily accessible from Newport, Chepstow & surrounding areas)
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
️ Start Date: 1st September 2025
Hours: 8.30am – 3pm.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant to support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in a busy and supportive secondary school environment.

You’ll be working closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored learning support—particularly for students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). Previous ALN experience, whether personal or professional, is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students aged 11–16 in lessons and small group interventions
• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with ALN, autism, ADHD, and other learning differences
• Help manage classroom behaviour and engagement
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working in education or youth support settings
• ALN support experience (personal or professional) is a strong advantage
• Positive, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant training or qualifications (desirable but not essential)

Ideal For:

• Aspiring teachers
• Psychology or education graduates
• Parents or carers with personal experience of ALN
• Anyone passionate about education and supporting young learners

Requirements

• Enhanced child’s DBS and update service registration (or willing to apply)
• EWC Registration (or willing to apply)
• Able to provide 2 most recent references covering 24 months.
• Up to date safeguarding (provided by Teaching Personnel)

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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