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Trainee Classroom Assistant Jobs in Newport and Cwmbran - Start Your Career in Education

Are you eager to begin your career in education? Do you want to support students aged 11-16 and gain invaluable hands-on experience in local schools?

Teaching Personnel is excited to offer an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic individuals in the Newport and Cwmbran areas to take the first step into the education sector. As a Trainee Classroom Assistant, you'll receive comprehensive training, support, and practical experience in a dynamic school environment. This full-time position starts on Monday, 28th April 2025, and is ideal for those looking to build a meaningful career in education.

Job Details:

Hourly Pay: £13.75 / Daily Pay: £89.38

Working Hours: 08:30 – 15:30, Monday to Friday

Term Time Only

Location: Secondary schools across Newport and Cwmbran, working with students aged 11-16

Key Responsibilities:

Complete four online training modules to equip you with essential classroom assistant skills.

Receive ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated personal consultant.

Work full-time in a secondary school setting, Monday to Friday (08:30 – 15:30).

Participate in a paid trial week with a secondary school, with feedback to enhance your development.

What We're Looking For:

To be successful in this role, you should:

Be passionate and committed to working with young people.

Be eager to immerse yourself in the school environment and embrace new challenges.

Work well within a team to create a positive and supportive atmosphere.

Essential Requirements:

Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Availability for full-time work (08:30 – 15:30, Monday to Friday)

References from two professional settings to verify your experience

EWC registration (Teaching Personnel can assist with this)

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel offers dedicated support to help you succeed in your role as a Trainee Classroom Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience that can open doors to future roles in education, including teaching assistant positions or teaching training programs.

If you’re ready to kickstart your career in education and make a difference in students' lives, apply today and take the first step toward becoming a Trainee Classroom Assistant in Newport or Cwmbran.

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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