Teaching Personnel is recruiting aspiring Teaching Assistants in the Newport and Cwmbran areas! We have high demand for Teaching Assistants in secondary schools and are looking for Trainee Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 11–16.
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you'll receive online training courses throughout your registration with Teaching Personnel, followed by a 5-day paid placement in a local school. After completing your training and placement, we'll be able to offer you full-time Teaching Assistant work in your area.
Our Trainee Teaching Assistant opportunities are perfect for anyone passionate about working with children but lacking the experience or qualifications needed for a full-time school position.
We also offer part-time opportunities—please mention this during registration if you prefer part-time hours.
All of these Trainee Teaching Assistant positions will require you to support pupils with Special Educational Needs, so a passion for helping others and an interest/willingness to learn how to best support children with SEN is essential.
Details:
- Trainee Teaching Assistant position
- Supporting pupils ages 11-16
- Earn between £83.85 - £90 a day
- Hours: 08:30 – 15:30 (Mon-Fri) term time only
- Work in secondary schools within Newport and Cwmbran areas
- Start dates in January and February 2025
As a Trainee Teaching Assistant, you'll complete comprehensive training including: Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant, Level 2 Safeguarding, KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education), and Positive Behaviour training.
Following your online training modules, you'll complete a 5-day paid placement in schools within your area. Once you've finished both training and placement, you'll be eligible for full-time or part-time teaching assistant jobs with Teaching Personnel
Upon successful registration with Teaching Personnel, you'll gain access to a wealth of further professional development opportunities. We are committed to supporting your continuous learning journey through a variety of CPD courses. These carefully curated short courses and interactive webinars are designed to enhance your skill set, broaden your knowledge base, and significantly boost your CV, positioning you favourably for future career advancements in the education sector.
Our extensive range of available courses includes, but is not limited to:
- The Prevent Duty: Safeguarding Students from Radicalization
- Understanding Autism: Strategies for Effective Support
- Comprehensive Dyslexia Diploma: Empowering Learners with Reading Difficulties
- An In-depth Introduction to the Thrive Approach: Promoting Emotional Well-being
- The Complete SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Diploma: Inclusive Education Strategies
We Are Looking For Someone With:
- A passion for education
- A commitment to complete the training sessions
- Dedication and readiness to work as a Teaching Assistant
- Demonstrable experience in working with or volunteering alongside children or vulnerable adults in various capacities
- For candidates without direct experience with children, the ability to articulate and showcase transferable skills from previous roles that are applicable to an educational setting
- An Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check on the update service, or a willingness to undergo this essential safeguarding process
- A genuine, enthusiastic attitude towards inspiring and motivating children to reach their full potential
- Flexibility and commitment to adhere to standard school hours, typically from 8:30am to 3:30pm, ensuring consistent support throughout the school day
What You Will Receive:
- Competitive daily rates of £83.85 to £90
- Market-leading training and development opportunities
- A dedicated personal consultant to support and guide you throughout your teaching career and training
To apply for a Trainee Teaching Assistant position please apply with your CV!
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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