Job Description
Primary Teaching Assistants Needed
Location: Newport, Caldicot, Chepstow & MonmouthContract: Full-time, Part-time & FlexiblePay: Weekly payStart: ASAP
Teaching Personnel are actively recruiting Primary Teaching Assistants to support our partner schools across Newport, Caldicot, Chepstow and Monmouth.
Demand from our schools is high, and we are looking to bring in reliable, proactive individuals who are ready to step into primary classrooms and make a real difference.
If you are based in any of these areas and are considering working in education, this is a great opportunity to get started.
About the Role
• Support pupils across Primary schools (Early Years, KS1 and KS2) • Work in a range of settings including mainstream classes, ALN/SEN support, LRB and nurture provisions • Provide support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups • Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation • Support pupils with learning, behaviour and emotional development • Be proactive and engaged within a busy classroom environment
No Experience? No Problem
We are open to applicants from all backgrounds.
Experience is welcomed, but it is not essential. What matters most is your attitude and willingness to get involved.
If you have a genuine interest in working with children and want to give it a go, we want to hear from you.
What Makes a Strong Primary Teaching Assistant
• A proactive “get up and go” attitude • Strong communication and relationship-building skills • Patience, resilience and a calm approach • Ability to engage and support children of different ages and abilities • Willingness to support pupils with ALN/SEN needs and behaviour challenges • Adaptability in different classroom settings
Training & Support Provided
We will support you every step of the way with: • Free online training courses • Safeguarding training • Team Teach training (behaviour management and de-escalation) • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Requirements (we can help you with these):
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service • EWC Registration • Two recent references
Why Work With Teaching Personnel?
• Weekly pay • Flexible working options • Opportunities across a wide range of Primary schools • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities • Long-term and permanent opportunities available
We are actively placing staff across these areas, so if you are based in Newport, Caldicot, Chepstow or Monmouth, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Ready to get started?
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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.