At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with Additional Learning Needs in a welcoming secondary school.
- Company: Teaching Personnel, dedicated to inclusive education in Newport.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, flexible hours, ongoing training, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term or permanent role with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN/ALN and a passion for helping young people.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 Β£ per year.
Location
Newport, South Wales
Start Date
2nd September 2026
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm (Term Time Only)
Contract
- Fixed-Term with the opportunity to become long-term or permanent
- Are you an experienced
- Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils with
Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in a welcoming secondary school in Newport?
Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated
Mainstream Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive secondary school, helping students with a range of additional needs thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
- This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with experience as an
- SEN Teaching Assistant ,
ALN Teaching Assistant , Learning Support Assistant or Support Worker looking to build a long-term career in education.
If you're passionate about helping young people reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers to provide targeted support for pupils with a variety of additional learning needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Global Developmental Delay
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
You'll support students both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them access the curriculum, develop confidence and achieve their individual learning goals.
As a Mainstream Teaching Assistant, you will
- Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) during lessons.
- Deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions.
- Assist teachers in creating an inclusive classroom environment.
- Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies.
- Encourage student engagement, independence and positive behaviour.
- Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, teachers and the wider school team.
- Monitor and report on student progress where required.
We're looking for someone who is
- Experienced working with children or young people with SEN/ALN.
- Passionate about inclusive education.
- Calm, patient and adaptable.
- Confident supporting pupils with autism, ADHD or other additional needs.
- An excellent communicator who works well within a team.
- Qualified with a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (preferred but not essential for suitable experience).
Experience in schools, care settings, youth work, residential care, sports coaching or mentoring is highly desirable.
To be considered for this Teaching Assistant role, you must have
- Right to work in the UK.
- An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register.
- Two professional references covering the last 24 months.
When you join us, you'll receive
- A dedicated education recruitment consultant.
- Access to exclusive Teaching Assistant and school support roles across Newport and South Wales.
- Weekly pay through PAYE.
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your career.
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
- Easy shift management through the Teaching Personnel app.
- Our generous Refer a Friend scheme, allowing you to earn extra money for successful referrals.
- Continued support throughout your placement and beyond.
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