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Graduate Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 89 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Newport
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Psychology, Education or Sociology Graduate? Kickstart Your Career Supporting Children!
SEN Teaching Assistant | Primary Schools | Newport, South Wales | £420–£500/Week
Start Date: June 2025
Are you a recent graduate in Psychology, Education, Sociology, or a related subject?
Do you want to gain real-world experience working with children with Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH needs?
Whether you're taking a gap year, preparing for further study, or exploring a long-term career in education, mental health, or therapy—this is your chance to make a difference.
Teaching Personnel is hiring SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils in primary schools across Newport. You’ll play a vital role in helping children overcome challenges and thrive in the classroom.
⭐ The Role
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Newport, South Wales
Start Date: June 2025
Pay: £420 – £500 per week (based on experience/qualifications)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time (flexible/part-time roles also available)
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups with additional learning needs
Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Adapt lessons to suit individual learning styles and abilities
Foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging classroom environment
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and specialists
Contribute to EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and IEPs
Who We're Looking For
Graduates in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Childhood Studies, or similar
Experience with children or young people (paid, voluntary, or personal)
Passionate about helping children with SEN
Calm, empathetic, and resilient under pressure
Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
Looking to gain experience for careers like:
Educational/Clinical Psychology
Speech & Language Therapy
SEN Teaching
Child & Youth Work
Wellbeing and Mental Health Support
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on classroom experience with SEN learners
Insight into child development, behaviour support, and learning needs
Strong foundation for PGCE, MSc, or therapeutic study applications
Free access to CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses
A dedicated consultant to guide your career path
✅ Why Join Teaching Personnel?
Flexible placements that fit your schedule and goals
Opportunity to build long-term school relationships
Potential routes into permanent roles or further training
Supportive, expert-led guidance from start to finish
If you're ready to start making an impact and gain valuable experience in education and child development, apply today.
Help us support children in reaching their full potential—one day at a time.
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.
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