Graduate Teaching Assistant - Thinking of teaching? New
Launch Your Teaching Career in a Secondary School
Location: Newport
Pay: £93-£120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-time or Part time, term-time only
Are you a graduate considering a career in secondary education but want classroom experience before committing to teacher training?
Teaching Personnel is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring teachers to gain valuable school-based experience as a Teaching Assistant, before progressing onto our Cover Supervisor Training Programme and leading lessons within your specialist subject area.
This role has been designed specifically for graduates who want to build confidence, develop classroom management skills and gain first-hand experience of life in a secondary school before deciding whether to pursue a PGCE, School Direct, PGCE PCET, or other teacher training routes.
You'll begin your journey as a Teaching Assistant, supporting students and teachers across a secondary school while learning how successful classrooms operate.
As your confidence and experience develop, you'll have the opportunity to complete our Cover Supervisor Training Programme, equipping you with the skills to independently manage classes and deliver pre-planned lessons.
This gradual approach allows you to experience both support and leadership responsibilities within the classroom, helping you make an informed decision about your future in education.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students during lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Work alongside teachers to facilitate learning and engagement
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required
- Help students overcome barriers to learning
- Support pupils with additional learning needs and varying abilities
- Assist with classroom organisation and lesson preparation
- Develop positive relationships with students and staff
- Gain insight into effective teaching and behaviour management strategies
Following successful experience as a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to undertake Teaching Personnel’s Cover Supervisor Training Programme.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
- Deliver pre‑planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff
- Lead classes across your chosen subject specialism where possible
- Manage classroom behaviour and maintain engagement
- Support students’ learning and progress
- Build the confidence and skills needed for a future teaching career
- Experience the realities of standing at the front of a classroom before committing to teacher training
This is an ideal stepping stone for graduates who want to determine whether teaching is the right career path for them.
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Geography
- Physical Education
- Drama
- Music
- Art & Design
- Computer Science
- Business Studies
Graduates from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
First‑hand experience in a secondary school setting
Classroom management and behaviour management skills
Experience supporting students of differing abilities
Knowledge of the UK secondary curriculum
Confidence leading groups of young people
Cover Supervisor training and classroom leadership opportunities
Valuable evidence for future PGCE or School Direct applications
Professional references from experienced education professionals
A realistic understanding of the teaching profession before committing to teacher training
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Graduate Teaching Assistant - Thinking of teaching? in Newport employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
