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Education Support Worker – Newport (Full-Time)
Location: Newport, South Wales
Start Date: Immediate starts available - 01/2026
Contract: Full-Time (8.30am-3.30pm) Mon- Fri
Pay: From £13.75 per hour / £89.38 per day
Join a Supportive Newport School and Build a Rewarding Career in Education
Looking for an Education Support Worker (also known as Teaching assistant) role in Newport? Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming, modern, and inclusive school that champions ambition, wellbeing, and high achievement for every learner.
This Newport school is known for its supportive culture, exceptional environment, and commitment to staff development—making it a fantastic place to grow your skills in education, whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant (TA) or completely new to the sector, we value transferable skills and will work with you to see if this role is the right fit.
About the Role – Education Support Worker
As an Education Support Worker, you will play a central role in supporting pupils’ learning, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. You’ll work closely with teachers and the wider school team to ensure every child receives the tailored support they need.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing individual and group support to help pupils meet learning goals
Assisting teachers with engaging, inclusive lesson delivery
Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, and self-esteem
Preparing classroom resources and maintaining an organised learning environment
Supporting pupils across a variety of subjects and learning needs
This is an incredibly rewarding role where you’ll see the difference you make every single day.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome candidates who are:
Strong communicators and excellent team players
Experienced working with young people (schools, youth work, SEN, childcare, etc.)
Passionate about education and pupil development
Holders of Teaching Assistant qualifications (desirable but not required)
Confident in bringing transferable skills from previous roles
If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to support learners, this Education Support Worker job in Newport could be perfect for you.
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, connecting thousands of schools with passionate staff since 1996. When you join us, you gain access to:
Free training, online CPD, and professional development
Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
Competitive weekly pay.
A generous referral bonus scheme (after full completion)
Opportunities to experience different school settings before committing long-term
We’re here to support you at every stage of your education career.
Requirements
To be considered for this Education Support Worker role, you will need:
A valid DBS certificate and registered to the update service (support provided)
EWC registration (we can help you obtain these)
Two most recent relevant references
A successful interview
Right to work in the UK
Apply Today – Start Your Career as an Education Support Worker in Newport
If you’re ready to support, inspire, and positively impact the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV to join Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your education career in Newport.
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.
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