Graduate Teaching Assistant New

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay: From £92.63 per day 
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Academic Year

Have you recently graduated and know that teaching is the career for you? Whether you're planning to apply for a PGCE, School Direct, or another teacher training route, this Graduate Teaching Assistant role offers the perfect opportunity to gain meaningful classroom experience before taking the next step.

Teaching Personnel is working with a number of welcoming secondary schools across Newport that are looking for ambitious graduates to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom. You'll become part of the school community, working alongside experienced teachers while developing the practical skills that universities and training providers value most.

This isn't making photocopies or standing on the sidelines-it's a hands-on role where you'll build relationships, support learning, and make a genuine difference to young people's education.

• Support teachers during lessons across Key Stages 3 & 4
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions
• Help pupils overcome academic and confidence barriers
• Support students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Gain first-hand experience of classroom management
• Learn from experienced teaching staff and school leaders

• Psychology
• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• History
• Geography
• PE & Sports Science
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Education Studies
• Health & Social Care
• Childhood Studies
• Performing Arts
• Music
• Languages
• Or any graduate passionate about working with young people

• Passionate about education and inspiring young people
• Confident communicating with both pupils and staff
• Patient, enthusiastic and resilient
• Keen to develop classroom experience before teacher training
• Able to build positive relationships quickly
• A strong team player wi