Interventions Teaching Assistant

Interventions Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Location: Newport & surrounding areas Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Pay: From 14.30 per hour Start Date: Sept 2026 Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils who need that extra bit of guidance? We are currently recruiting an Interventions Teaching Assistant to join one of our partnership secondary schools across Newport and the surrounding areas. This role involves working 1:1 or with small groups , helping pupils with ALN (Additional Learning Needs) or behavioural needs to develop essential literacy, numeracy and emotional regulation skills. You will work closely with the class teacher and a supportive team to ensure each pupil receives the tailored help they need. What you'll be doing Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or smallgroup basis within the mainstream classroom. Helping pupils develop literacy and numeracy techniques . Creating a positive, encouraging and safe environment for learners. Building strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents. Providing social and emotional support when needed. Following all school safeguarding and behaviour policies . Working collaboratively with teachers and other TAs. Adapting to pupils' needs with flexibility, patience and resilience. What we're looking for Registration with the EWC (Education Workforce Council) A Childonly DBS (we can assist with this if needed) Two professional references covering the last 24 months Someone confident, patient and resilient when supporting challenging behaviour A genuine passion for helping young people thrive Interested? If you think this sounds like the perfect opportunity or if you'd like more information we'd love to hear from you! Click Apply' now, or contact our office and ask for Luisa on the Newport Secondary Team for an informal chat. 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.