Trainee Teaching Assistant

Trainee Teaching Assistant
- Newport | ALN & SEN Support | September 2026 Start Job Details

• Position:
  Trainee Teaching Assistant
• Location:
  
  Newport
• Sector:
  Secondary Education
• Start Date:
  
  September 2026
• Hours:
  
  Monday
  - Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm
• Pay:
  From £14.25 per hour
• Contract:
  
  Full-time, term‑time only

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils within the school's specialist ALN department, working alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help students achieve their full potential.

You will provide support both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping students overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence both academically and socially.

• Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in lessons and intervention sessions.
• Deliver tailored one-to-one and small group support.
• Build positive relationships that encourage confidence, engagement, and independence.
• Assist students with academic, emotional, behavioural, and social development.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
• Support teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other support professionals.
• Gain valuable experience supporting young people with a range of learning needs.

• No previous Teaching Assistant experience is required.
• Have a genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Are considering a future career in teaching, education, psychology, counselling, youth work, or social care.
• Have personal or professional experience supporting individuals with SEN, ALN, autism, ADHD, or additional needs.
• Are patient, empathetic, resilient, and eager to learn.
• Possess strong communication and relationship‑building skills.

• Pathway into education and support future teacher training applications, PGCE courses, psychology careers, and child‑focused professions.
• Practical skills in behaviour management, classroom support, SEN, ALN, child development, safeguarding and school procedures, student engagement and wellbeing.
• All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. You must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Teaching Personnel will provide free child protection and prevent duty training to all registered candidates.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding checks are undertaken in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' and also include an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted applicants.