Now Hiring: Exam Invigilators – Ideal for Teaching Assistants or School Support Staff
Location: Newport and Surrounding Areas
Sector: Secondary Education
Pay Rate: From £13.75 per hour
Start Date: October 2025
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Job Description – Exam Invigilator (Newport Area)
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting dependable Exam Invigilators to support secondary schools across Newport and nearby areas during the upcoming exam season.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with previous Teaching Assistant experience, though this is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates looking to gain experience in education, with the potential to move into Teaching Assistant roles after the exam period.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise students during internal and external exams
* Ensure exam protocols and school policies are followed at all times
* Prepare exam rooms, distribute papers, and check student ID and seating
* Maintain a calm, focused environment and monitor behaviour
* Work collaboratively with the Exams Officer and school staff
* Report any irregularities or breaches of exam procedures
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What We Offer:
✔️ Competitive hourly pay – minimum £13.75/hr
✔️ No prior qualifications required – full training provided
✔️ Work in reputable secondary schools throughout Newport
✔️ Pathway to Teaching Assistant or school support roles post-exams
✔️ Ideal for education graduates, former TAs, or those looking for flexible school-based work
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Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Reliable, punctual, and professional
* Confident working with young people in a school setting
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow strict guidelines
* Available to work during school hours in the exam season
* Willing to support in Teaching Assistant roles if required after exams
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Apply Today – Join Our Team of Exam Invigilators
To apply, contact the Cardiff Office and ask for Lottie at the Newport Secondary branch.
Alternatively, send your CV directly to begin your application and receive more details.
Don’t miss this opportunity to step into a rewarding education support role!
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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