Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a large number of Secondary Schools across Newport. We are actively recruiting for a skilled Teaching Assistant to support our school network with quality and consistent staff.

The role would involve working as a general Classroom Assistant, as well as supporting with pupils on a One:One basis, and the schools we work with are ideally looking for someone who has ALN experience. Our schools set high standards for both pupils and adults and working as part of this team is a great opportunity.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will have the following:

First-Aid experience and qualifications are welcome!

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting Additional Learning Needs (ALN) students.
• A Level 3 or above NVQ or CACHE Qualification (preferred but not essential).
• ELSA or Thrive Experience (preferred but not essential).
• A caring and empathetic nature.

In return you will receive:

• Market leading daily rates of pay
• A dedicated team of consultants with an in-depth knowledge of our industry
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference
• Free career and recruitment advice
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – receive a gift when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

My name is Barbara, as a Recruitment Consultant I have over 6 years of experience in schools all over the world. I have worked as a Teacher, Teaching Assistant and a Cover Supervisor. My goal is to support candidates in finding the best roles that are available! I am very focused on being personable and giving both my candidates and the schools I work with the best experience I can.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role without committing, please call the office number on 02920 099995 and ask for Barbara.

All our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and absolutely no administrative fees will come out of your pay.

If you feel that you are the right candidate for this Teaching Assistant role, please click apply or contact Barbara on 02920 099995 or email [email protected]

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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