At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a Year 2 pupil with behavioural and additional learning needs on a 1:1 basis.
- Company: Teaching Personnel, dedicated to supporting children's education and welfare.
- Benefits: Weekly pay from £92.63, free CPD training, and ongoing support.
- Other info: Flexible integration now, with full-time role starting in September.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while kickstarting your career in education.
- Qualifications: Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or related field; experience with children preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 28000 £ per year.
Location: NP19, Newport
Start: September (with flexible/part-time integration this term)
Pay: From £92.63 per day (weekly pay)
Contract: Full-time
Kickstart Your Career in Education, Psychology or Child Development
Are you a Psychology, Sociology, Education, or related graduate looking to gain hands-on experience? Teaching Personnel are recruiting passionate and resilient graduates to support a Year 2 pupil with behavioural and additional learning needs (ALN) on a 1:1 basis in a Newport primary school.
This role is ideal for those considering careers in:
- Educational Psychology
- Teaching / PGCE
- SEN/ALN support
- Child therapy, social work or youth services
About the Role
You’ll support a pupil who may experience:
- Behavioural challenges
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Trauma-related responses
- Additional learning needs (ALN)
Key responsibilities:
- Provide consistent 1:1 classroom support
- Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Use trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies
- Follow behaviour and support plans
- Encourage engagement with learning and routines
- Support transitions and maintain a calm environment
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo
What We’re Looking For
- Passion for supporting children with behavioural needs and trauma
- Calm, patient and resilient approach
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Confident managing challenging behaviour
- Observant and responsive to triggers
Desirable experience:
- Working with children (education, coaching, care, youth work)
- Supporting ALN/SEN or behavioural needs
Ideal Graduate Profile
- Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or related
- Empathetic and emotionally intelligent
- Proactive and adaptable
- Firm but fair approach
- Interested in long-term career progression in education
What’s in It for You?
- Weekly pay from £92.63 per day
- Full-time role from September + flexible integration now
- Free CPD training (behaviour, safeguarding, ALN)
- Valuable experience for education/psychology careers
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities for long-term roles
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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Graduate TA - Behaviour & ALN Support in Abergavenny employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer for graduates seeking to kickstart their careers in education, psychology, or child development. Located in Newport, we offer a supportive work culture with ongoing professional development opportunities, including free CPD training and dedicated consultant support. Our commitment to making a real difference in children's lives while fostering employee growth makes us an attractive choice for those passionate about supporting students with additional learning needs.
