Aspiring Teaching Assistant Location: NP25 Contract Type: Full Time / Part Time Pay: Weekly pay Start: ASAP Teaching Personnel are recruiting an Aspiring Teaching Assistant to work within a Specialist Resource Base (SRB) in a primary school setting in the NP25 area. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in education and who is particularly interested in supporting pupils with complex additional learning needs, including Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). About the Role Support pupils within a specialist SRB environment Work 1:1 and in small class groups Support children who require a different approach to learning Help pupils with communication, engagement and emotional regulation Follow structured routines and specialist strategies Work closely with experienced teachers and support staff Create a calm, safe and supportive learning environment The Ideal Candidate Looking to start a career in education Calm, patient and emotionally resilient Comfortable working with pupils who have complex needs Proactive with a strong “get up and go” attitude Willing to learn specialist approaches and strategies Confident taking direction and following behaviour plans Previous experience with children (care, youth work, family, volunteering) is helpful but not essential Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply) What We Offer Weekly pay Full training and CPD, including SEN and behaviour support Ongoing guidance from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant Long-term opportunities within specialist and mainstream schools A genuine pathway into education, SEN support or teacher training This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to make a real difference while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a specialist primary setting. 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.