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Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 14 - 14 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newport

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Primary School (NP19, Newport)
 Start Date: 13th April | Summer Term | Potential Permanent Roles from September

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity? We are currently recruiting on behalf of a large, busy, and supportive primary school on the outskirts of Newport for two exciting Teaching Assistant positions starting this April.

These roles are confirmed for the remainder of the academic year, with strong potential to become permanent from September for the right candidates.

The roles available:

Foundation Phase Specialist (Nursery – Year 1)
 We are looking for a confident and adaptable Teaching Assistant with a passion for early years education. You will be working across Nursery to Year 1, supporting pupils and working closely with class teachers.

Ideal candidates will have:

Experience in nursery, preschool, or Flying Start settings
Nappy changing experience
Strong classroom support experience within the Foundation Phase
Relevant childcare or education qualifications (desirable)
The ability to build strong relationships with young learners and staff
Confidence working flexibly across different classes
Behaviour Specialist (Key Stage 2)
 This role is perfect for a resilient and proactive Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with additional learning needs (ALN) and behavioural challenges.

You will:

Support pupils within a challenging KS2 environment
Intervene when required to manage behaviour effectively
Deliver small group nurture sessions outside of the classroom
Provide consistent, calm, and structured support
Ideal candidates will have:

Previous 1:1 or small group support experience
Experience working with children with ALN and behavioural needs
Training such as Team Teach or Thrive (highly desirable)
A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
What the school offers:

A welcoming and supportive team environment
Opportunities for ongoing professional development
Access to CPD training through Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy
The chance to secure a permanent contract from September
Role details:

Location: NP19, Newport
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30
Pay: £14 per hour
Requirements:

Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service
EWC registration
A minimum of two professional references
If you are an experienced, motivated Teaching Assistant ready to make a real impact and “hit the ground running,” we would love to hear from you.

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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