Teaching Assistant Location: NP10 Contract Type: Full Time Pay: £89.38 per day Start Date: ASAP or January Teaching Personnel are looking for a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant to support primary schools in the NP10 area. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working with children and confident supporting learning across the primary age range. Whether you have experience or are still developing your skills, this is an excellent opportunity to work within supportive, welcoming school environments. ⭐ About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils during lessons, group activities and independent work. Provide 1:1 support for pupils who require additional guidance. Assist teachers in preparing learning materials and adapting tasks for individual needs. Help maintain a positive, calm and inclusive classroom environment. Encourage pupil engagement, progress and confidence. This role will suit someone who enjoys working with children, is reliable, and can build strong, positive relationships in the classroom. ⭐ Who We’re Looking For Ideal Candidate: Caring, patient and enthusiastic. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Able to follow direction but also use initiative where needed. Passionate about supporting children’s academic and personal development. Requirements: Experience working with children (school, coaching, youth work or personal experience) is beneficial but not essential. A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply. ⭐ Why This Opportunity Stands Out Supportive school settings where you can develop your classroom practice. A meaningful role where you can directly impact children’s progress and wellbeing. Ideal for candidates wanting to progress into SEN support, pastoral roles or teacher training. ⭐ What Teaching Personnel Offer Competitive daily pay of £89.38. Weekly PAYE pay — no hidden fees. Free CPD including safeguarding, SEN awareness and behaviour training. A dedicated consultant supporting your development and placements. Access to long-term roles and progression opportunities across 40 partner schools. Next Steps Apply today and your consultant will contact you within 24 hours to discuss suitable opportunities in NP10. If you would like more information, please contact the Newport Primary team on / 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.