Job Description
Trainee Teaching Assistant
No Experience Needed – Just a Passion for Education
Location: Caerphilly (CF83), South Wales – Secondary SchoolHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:00pmPay: £500 per week (PAYE) with weekly payStart Date: 7 September 2026
If you're enthusiastic, compassionate, and eager to support students to reach their full potential, this could be the perfect opportunity to begin your journey in education.
Teaching Personnel is seeking a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Caerphilly. No previous school experience is required. We'll provide the training, guidance, and support you need to succeed.
About the Role
You'll work within a mainstream secondary school supporting students aged 11–18, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.
You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:
* Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
* Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
* Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
* Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
As part of your role, you'll also help deliver targeted intervention sessions twice a week, using resources and strategies provided through ongoing training and support.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a close-knit school community that values both student wellbeing and staff development.
What You'll Be Doing
* Providing one-to-one and small group support to students
* Encouraging confidence, independence, and engagement in learning
* Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
* Supporting positive behaviour and implementing individual support plans
* Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
* Delivering structured intervention activities with guidance from experienced staff
Who Would Thrive in This Role?
This opportunity is ideal for:
* Graduates considering a future in education
* Individuals exploring a career change
* Aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, youth workers, counsellors, or coaches
* Those with experience in customer service, care, sports coaching, or youth settings who are passionate about working with young people
* Anyone looking for a rewarding role where they can have a lasting impact
What We're Looking For
* No previous experience in education required
* A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
* A positive, patient, and proactive approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Resilience, empathy, and a willingness to learn
* Commitment to completing free training opportunities
* Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate and EWC registration (full support provided)
* Ability to provide two professional references
Free Training and Professional Development
We'll invest in your development through a range of accredited training opportunities, including:
* Level 2 Safeguarding
* Cover Supervisor Training
* Team Teach Behaviour Support
* Autism Awareness and Inclusive Strategies
* SEND and Emotional Wellbeing (Thrive Approach)
What You'll Gain
* Valuable hands-on experience within a secondary school setting
* A supportive placement designed to help you build confidence and skills
* Ongoing guidance from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
* Weekly PAYE pay with no hidden umbrella deductions
* Access to flexible future opportunities, including full-time and part-time roles
Take the First Step Towards a Rewarding Career
This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to gain meaningful experience, develop new skills, and positively influence the lives of young people.
Apply today with your CV and begin your journey into the classroom this September.
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.