Trainee Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD training

Wide range of local roles

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Monmouthshire. The role supports students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and involves one-to-one or small group work, behaviour management, and building strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Training and registration with the EWC and Enhanced DBS are part of the path. Ideal candidates bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Aged 18 or older.
• Backgrounds in education, youth work, support work, sports coaching, mentoring, etc.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willingness to register (at your own cost).
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and assist with ALN provision.
• Help pupils stay focused, confident and engaged in learning.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support where needed.
• Learn and apply behaviour management strategies.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive school environment.

Skills

Coaching

Childcare

SEN support

Youth work

Education support

Education

Level 2 Safeguarding training

Enhanced DBS

EWC registration

Job description

Location: Monmouthshire, South Wales
Pay Rate: £14.25 an hour
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

Kickstart Your Career in Secondary Education!

Are you enthusiastic about supporting young people and making a difference in the classroom? Whether you're just starting out or exploring a new career path, this is a brilliant opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a supportive school environment.

We’re working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Monmouthshire to recruit a Trainee Teaching Assistant.

The school offers a warm, welcoming environment and has a fantastic, wellsupported Learning Resource Base for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). This provides a nurturing setting where students receive tailored support, and staff work closely together to help every child feel confident and achieve their potential.

This role is ideal for someone who loves supporting young people and helping them grow. Whether your background is in coaching, childcare, SEN support, youth work, or you’re simply looking to begin a new path in education, your passion and transferable skills will be genuinely valued here

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting students in the classroom and assisting with the school’s Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision
• Helping pupils stay focused, confident, and engaged in their learning
• Building positive relationships with students and staff
• Providing one-to-one or small group support where needed
• Learning and applying behaviour management strategies
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and encouraging school environment

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for individuals with the right attitude, relevant experience and transferable skills. If you’re friendly, reliable, and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.

Ideal candidates:

• Aged 18 or older
• Any previous experience with children, young people or relevant qualifications
• Backgrounds in education, youth work, support work, sports coaching, mentoring etc.
• Positive, patient, and proactive
• Great communicators and team players
• Keen to grow and develop in a school setting

What You’ll Need (We Can Help You Get These!):

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) — or a willingness to register (at your own cost)
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service — or a willingness to obtain one (at your own cost)
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• Two professional references covering the last 24 months

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

We’ll support you every step of the way with:

• Competitive daily pay
• A dedicated consultant to guide your journey
• Free CPD-accredited training (e.g. safeguarding, behaviour support)
• Access to a wide range of roles in local schools

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to take your first step into a rewarding career in education, we’d love to hear from you.