Teaching Assistant

Trainee Teaching Assistant Opportunity – Blaenau Gwent
Location: NP12 (Blaenau Gwent)
Start Date: 28th April 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time (Monday – Friday)

Are you passionate about supporting young children in a warm, welcoming environment? Looking to take your first steps into a rewarding career in education? We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals in Blaenau Gwent to join our team as Trainee Teaching Assistants!

What We’re Looking For
We’re on the hunt for a caring, committed person to support daily activities in local schools and nurseries across Blaenau Gwent. If you love working with children, communicate well, and enjoy being part of a team—this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us
At Teaching Personnel, we work closely with a network of supportive and inclusive schools across Blaenau Gwent. Our mission is to create positive learning spaces where every child can thrive—and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the care and education of children aged 3–11

• Assist in fun and engaging activities that promote learning and development

• Help ensure children are safe, happy, and thriving

• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

✅ What You’ll Need

• Experience in a school or nursery is a bonus, but not essential

• A kind, patient, and enthusiastic attitude

• Childcare qualifications (preferred, but not required)

• DBS (Child Workforce Only) on the Update Service

• EWC registration (Education Workforce Council)

• Legal right to work in the UK

Not got everything yet? No worries—we can guide you through the process!

Why Work With Us?

• Be part of a friendly, community-focused team

• Make a real difference in local children’s lives

• Access personalised support every step of the way

How to Apply
Sound like your kind of role? We’d love to hear from you!
Send your CV to Rebecca.pinnell@teachingpersonnel.com

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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