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Mainstream Teaching Assistant - Additional Needs Support
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 85 - 90 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Caerleon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mainstream Teaching Assistant – Additional Needs Support
Location: Newport, South Wales
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:00 (Term Time Only)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (with the potential to extend)
Join Our Dedicated Team
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant secondary school community in Newport. This rewarding role involves working within a mainstream classroom setting, providing individual and small group support to students with additional learning needs including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Global Developmental Delay
Prader-Willi Syndrome
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people, supporting their academic, emotional, and social development.
What You'll Be Doing
Assisting the class teacher in delivering a supportive and inclusive learning environment
Providing tailored support to students with additional needs
Helping to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies
Encouraging independence, engagement, and confidence in the classroom
Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
✅ What We're Looking For
Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (essential)
Understanding of conditions such as autism, ADHD, and Prader-Willi Syndrome (desirable)
A calm, nurturing approach with excellent communication skills
Flexibility, teamwork, and a genuine passion for inclusive education
Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or willingness to work towards)
✅ Job requirements:
Evidence of right to work in the UK
Must possess an Enhanced Child only DBS Certificate
Registered with the EWC (Education Workforce Council)
At least two professional references covering 24 months
Why chose to work with Teaching:
Here at Teaching Personnel, you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will strive to find you a position which perfectly suits your every need. Whether you are just starting out in your career in the education sector or are well experienced and looking to develop your skills further, Teaching Personnel will support you every step of the way. You will be given access to our app, giving you the ability to book in your own work at the click of a button ensuring the ultimate work-life balance. Do you want to make a little extra cash whilst you work? Make use of our ‘refer a friend scheme’ for the chance to make some extra money.
Are you interested? Apply now by clicking the apply button below.
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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