Full job descriptionLocation: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £14.25 an hour
Hours: Term Time only (8:30am – 3/3:30pm)
Contract: September 2026


Teaching Personnel are thrilled to be teaming up with a wonderfully welcoming secondary school in Newport!
We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals to join from September 2026, supporting students aged 11–16. Whether it’s helping in the classroom, supporting pupils with additional learning needs, or getting stuck into school life, no two days will be the same!
Whether you are:
An experienced ALN/SEN specialist
A teaching assistant with transferable skills
Or someone completely new to the world of education, eager to bring your skills and passion ready to learn.
…we’d love to hear from you!
About the Roles
You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking school community focused on nurturing pupils with a range of abilities. Roles include:
*ALN Teaching Assistants
*Behaviour Support Assistants
*Classroom Support Mentors
What We’re Looking For
*Experience supporting children or young people
*A background in coaching, education, mentoring, support work, youth work or similar
*Patience, empathy, resilience, and a positive, reliable attitude
*A genuine interest in supporting children with additional learning needs
*A willingness to learn, grow, and develop new skills


Requirements:
(We can help you obtain the below as part of the registration process)
• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC)
• Aged 18 and over
• Level 2 Safeguarding Course as part of your onboarding with us
• A Minimum of 2 professional based references which cover a 24-month period of employment (or equivalent)


What You’ll Get From Teaching Personnel
Working with Teaching Personnel comes with fantastic benefits, including:
Competitive daily rate starting at £92.63 for a 6.5 hour day!
Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle – Choose the days you work!
FREE CPD and online training courses, including SEN 7 behaviour specialisms
A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout
Opportunities for permanent roles at the school once established
Ready for a fresh start in Sept 2026?
Submit your CV today and take the next step in your education journey.
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.
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