Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Newport (NP20) Location: Newport (NP20) Contract: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Opportunities Available Salary: From £92 per day (paid weekly) Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools and Early Years settings in the Newport (NP20) area. This role is perfect for individuals with experience in nurseries, preschools, childcare settings, or Reception classes who are passionate about helping young children build confidence, develop key life skills, and achieve their full potential. About the Role As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils during the most important stage of their development, helping to create a positive, engaging and nurturing learning environment. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting children within Nursery and Reception classes • Delivering and assisting with engaging EYFS-focused activities • Encouraging communication, language and social development • Providing 1:1 and small-group support, including for children with ALN/SEN • Supporting daily classroom routines and personal care when required • Promoting learning through play, exploration and outdoor activities • Creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment for all learners • Working closely with teachers, support staff and parents to support pupil progress What We're Looking For Essential: • Experience working with children in an Early Years, nursery, childcare or school setting • Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) • Knowledge of child development and learning through play • Confidence supporting children with additional learning needs (ALN/SEN) • Strong communication and relationship-building skills • A positive, patient and nurturing approach • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing Desirable: • CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ, Childcare Diploma or equivalent qualification • Experience supporting speech, language and communication development • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle The Ideal Candidate We are looking for individuals who are: • Passionate about Early Years education • Caring, enthusiastic and child-centred • Reliable, adaptable and proactive • Confident supporting learning and development through play • Able to work effectively as part of a team • In possession of an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willing to obtain one Why Join Teaching Personnel? • Competitive daily rates from £92 per day • Weekly pay through PAYE • Flexible working patterns to suit your availability • Free CPD courses including EYFS, Safeguarding and ALN training • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant • Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions • Access to a wide network of schools across Newport and South Wales If you're passionate about supporting young learners and want to make a real difference in the classroom, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Jess in the Newport Primary Team: 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.