Trainee Learning Support Assistant – Start Your Career in Education! Location: Caerphilly, South Wales Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Term-Time Only Daily Pay: £90 – £100 Start Date: September 2025 | Until July 2026 Are you passionate about helping young people succeed? Want to break into a career in education but not sure where to start? Join Teaching Personnel as a Trainee Learning Support Assistant and gain hands-on experience supporting students aged 11–18 in Caerphilly secondary schools. This entry-level role is ideal for graduates, career changers, or anyone with experience in care, youth work, or support roles. Why This Role? No qualifications needed – just a passion for working with young people Get paid experience in local schools while you learn Receive FREE accredited training before you start Support students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) like Autism, ADHD, and more Build a career in teaching, psychology, SEN, or education support We’re Looking For: A genuine interest in education or youth work A proactive, patient, and caring approach Strong communication skills Commitment to complete training modules Ability to travel to schools in Caerphilly Willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS and register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (we’ll help you with this) Two professional references Training Includes: Level 2 Safeguarding Introduction to Teaching Assistance Behaviour Management & Positive Support Strategies Autism Awareness & Inclusive Teaching SEND & Thrive Emotional Wellbeing Approaches Prevent Duty: Safeguarding Against Radicalisation What You’ll Receive: FREE online training before you start Trial placement in a local Caerphilly secondary school Ongoing 1-to-1 support from your personal recruitment consultant Flexible work options – full-time and part-time roles available A stepping stone to a long-term career in education, SEN, or child psychology Apply Now – Start Your Education Journey Today! Don’t miss this chance to gain classroom experience and kickstart your future in education. No teaching experience required – just the motivation to make a difference. Apply now with your CV and we’ll be in touch to arrange your registration! 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.