Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE Pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel invites applications for an Unqualified Teaching Assistant in the Newport area. The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities, with a daily pay rate of £92.63 and hours 8:30am–3:30pm from September to the end of the academic year.

The role involves supporting pupils aged 11–16 in secondary schools, providing 1:1 assistance, helping with transitions and behaviour, and collaborating with teaching and pastoral staff to foster a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 1:1 classroom support experience or ability.
• Experience supporting pupils with diverse needs is desirable.
• Ability to contribute to a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 classroom support throughout the school day.
• Support engagement, focus and participation in lessons.
• Help pupils manage emotions, routines and transitions.
• Encourage independence, communication and social development.
• Assist with schoolwork and adapt support as needed.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams.
• Create a positive, consistent learning environment.

Skills

1:1 classroom support

Behaviour management

Education

Enhanced DBS

EWC registration

Level 2 Safeguarding training

Two professional references (24 months)

Job description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Newport Areal, Full-Time & Part-Time opportunities
Monday–Friday | Pay Rate £92.63 daily rate
Hours: 8:30am- 3:30pm
September Start – End of Academic Year

Join Teaching Personnel as an Unqualified Teaching Assistant to support our secondary schools in Newport.

Are you passionate about helping young people succeed academically, socially, emotionally and want hands on experience in an education environment?

We are working with a well-respected secondary school in Newport who are seeking a dedicated and resilient Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people aged 11–16, particularly those who may present with challenging behaviour or barriers to learning. You will play a vital role in helping pupils feel supported, understood and motivated throughout the school day.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 classroom support throughout the school day
• Supporting engagement, focus and participation in lessons
• Helping the pupil manage emotions, routines and transitions positively
• Encouraging independence, communication and social development
• Assisting with schoolwork and adapting support where needed
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams
• Creating a positive, consistent and encouraging learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Have studied or studying a relevant subject such as psychology, sports or any core subject etc.
• Have experience working with children or young people (ie youth work, coaching and support work)
• Personal or professional experience supporting individuals with additional learning needs.
• Calm, patient, caring and emotionally resilient
• Able to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations
• Passionate about supporting children and young people

Requirements (We’ll Help You Get These!)

Don’t worry if you don’t have everything yet — we’ll support you through the process:

• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• EWC registration
• Aged 18+
• Level 2 Safeguarding training (provided during onboarding)
• Two professional references covering a minimum of 24 months

Why Apply to Teaching Personnel?

• Valuable hands-on education experience for future careers
• Fantastic opportunity for graduates and non-graduates alike
• Weekly PAYE Pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout all placement
• Make a genuine difference to a young person’s education and wellbeing
• Rewarding, long-term full-time opportunity within a welcoming school
• Free CPD training, including safeguarding and classroom supervisor training

This is a truly rewarding role for someone who wants to positively impact a young person’s life while gaining invaluable experience within a supportive school setting.

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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