Unqualified Learning Support Assistant

Unqualified Learning Support Assistant | Teaching Assistant | SEN Support

Location:

Caerphilly, CF83, South Wales

Hours:

8:30am – 3:00pm | Term-Time Only

Contract:

7th September 2026
Salary: £500 per week (PAYE) | Weekly Pay

Kickstart Your Career in Education – No Experience Required

Are you looking to gain valuable school-based experience and start a rewarding career in education?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to work as Unqualified Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Teaching Assistants in secondary schools across Caerphilly. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, care workers, sports coaches, support workers, and career changers looking to develop experience within education.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support students aged 11–18 both inside and outside the classroom, helping them to achieve their academic, social, and emotional goals.

The Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

Assisting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs) and behavioural challenges

Encouraging student engagement, confidence, and participation in lessons

Assisting teachers with classroom management and learning activities

Promoting a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment

Building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who are:

Passionate about working with young people

Interested in education, teaching, psychology, youth work, or SEN support

Patient, resilient, and proactive

Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills

Looking to gain classroom experience before pursuing teacher training or further education

Able to travel to schools across the Caerphilly area

Willing to complete mandatory training and compliance checks

Experience That Transfers Well

Applications are encouraged from:

Graduates

Aspiring Teachers

Youth Workers

Support Workers

Care Workers

Sports Coaches

Nursery Practitioners

Residential Care Staff

Psychology Graduates

Education Graduates

Learning Mentors

Behaviour Mentors

No previous school experience is required.

Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

Be eligible to work in the UK

Be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate

Register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (support provided)

Provide two professional references

Complete required safeguarding and compliance training

FREE Accredited Training Provided

Before starting your placement, you'll gain access to CPD-accredited training including:

Introduction to Teaching Assistance

Level 2 Safeguarding Children

Positive Behaviour Support

Prevent Duty Training

Autism Awareness

SEND and Inclusive Education

Thrive Approaches for Emotional Wellbeing

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

£500 per week paid via PAYE

Weekly pay

Long-term and stable school placements

Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

FREE CPD-accredited training and professional development

Dedicated recruitment consultant support

Career progression opportunities within education

Access to Team Teach and Cover Supervisor training

Valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers and education professionals

£50 referral bonus scheme

Access to the MyTPWork app to manage availability, bookings, and training

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to gain valuable experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Behaviour Support Assistant, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps!

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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