Experienced Teaching Assistant

Experienced Teaching Assistant (ALN/SEN Focus) Location: Newport Contract: Full-time Pay: Weekly pay (competitive, based on experience) Start: ASAP Teaching Personnel are recruiting an experienced Teaching Assistant to work full-time in primary schools across Newport. We are looking for individuals who have either formal TA qualifications or hands-on experience supporting children, particularly those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN/SEN). This role is ideal for candidates who are confident in the classroom and can make an immediate impact, whether their experience comes from schools, care settings, youth work or similar environments. About the Role • Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 • Provide 1:1 and small group support • Support pupils with ALN/SEN, including Autism, ADHD and behavioural needs • Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation • Help manage behaviour and maintain a structured learning environment • Work proactively as part of a wider school team The Ideal Candidate • Experience working with children in any setting (school, care, youth work, support roles) • OR a Level 2 / Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification • Experience supporting pupils with ALN/SEN or behavioural needs is highly desirable • Confident managing classroom expectations and routines • Proactive with a strong “get up and go” attitude • Able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff • Calm, patient and resilient Requirements • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service • EWC Registration • Two recent references Why Work With Teaching Personnel? • Weekly pay • Full-time, consistent work • Access to free CPD including ALN and Behaviour Management training • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant • Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles This is a great opportunity for someone with experience supporting children, particularly those with additional needs, who is looking for a full-time role in a supportive school environment. Ready to get started? Apply directly or send your CV to (url removed) 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