Trainee Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated education consultant

Local school placements across Monouth

Pathways to long-term/permanent roles

Rewarding, impactful work

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Chepstow from December. You will support pupils aged 11-16 in lessons, small groups, and 1:1 sessions, with a focus on ALN and inclusive learning.

The role offers progression to a classroom supervisor, enabling you to take charge in a teacher's absence. Starting December 2026, the position is full-time until July 2027, with competitive daily pay and opportunities for ongoing CPD and local school

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people.
• Experience working with individuals with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Relevant qualification in Education, Psychology, Sports Coaching, Youth Work, Health & Social Care, or a core subject.

Responsibilities

• Provide support within lessons and adapt learning activities.
• Work with small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Deliver focused 1:1 assistance where required.
• Support students with ALN to engage with school life and curriculum.

Skills

ALN support

Pupil engagement

Working with young people

Education

Education/related qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Chepstow

From £93 per day - £115 a day

08:30am - 3:30pm

Starting December 2026 | Full-time until July 2027

Make a Positive Impact in a Secondary School Setting

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in the Chepstow area from December. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to support young people during a crucial stage of their education while gaining valuable classroom experience.

Working with pupils aged 11-16, you'll play an important role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their potential both academically and personally.

About the Position

This varied and rewarding role will involve providing support within lessons, working with small groups, and delivering focused 1:1 assistance where required. A significant part of the role may involve supporting students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), helping them engage positively with school life and the curriculum.

You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to create an inclusive learning environment where all learners can thrive.

If you succeed in the Teaching Assistant role, there will be an opportunity for progression into a classroom supervisor role where you will be responsible for managing a classroom in the absence of a teacher. This progression route is completely optional, but is great for anyone considering teaching in the future and does allow you to earn the higher pay rate for this role of £115

We’d Love to Hear From You If You:

• Have experience supporting children or young people
• Have worked with individuals with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Hold a qualification in a relevant field such as Education, Psychology, Sports Coaching, Youth Work, Health & Social Care, or a core academic subject
• Are a graduate looking to gain school-based experience
• Have a background in support work, care, mentoring, coaching, or youth engagement
• Are patient, resilient, and passionate about helping young people succeed

Requirements

• Be aged 18 or over
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service
• Register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Complete Level 2 Safeguarding Training as part of the onboarding process
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years

If you don't currently hold all of the above, our team will support you through the necessary steps.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Personal support from a dedicated education consultant
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities to work in local schools across Monmouthshire and South East Wales
• Pathways into long-term and permanent school employment
• A rewarding role where you can genuinely make a difference every day

Other Important Information

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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