Future Teachers Wanted - Graduate Teaching Assistant Roles

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Future Teachers Wanted – Graduate Teaching Assistant Roles

Location: Newport & Cwmbran

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time, Part-time and flexible ad hoc work in line with your diary! Term-Time

Pay: £90 – £130 per day (depending on responsibilities & experience)

Kickstart your teaching career with paid classroom experience

Are you a graduate looking for the perfect first step into teaching?

Want to gain hands-on school experience before applying for PGCE, Schools Direct or Teach First?

We’re recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to work in thriving secondary schools across Newport and Cwmbran. These roles are tailored for graduates who aspire to become teachers and want to develop real classroom skills while earning a competitive daily rate.

Two Routes – Choose Your Level of Responsibility

Classroom Support – £90–£100 per day

Support teachers with small group and 1:1 interventions, help pupils engage with lessons, and promote positive behaviour.

Classroom Lead / Cover Supervisor – £110–£130 per day

Step up and take the lead in the classroom when teachers are absent. Deliver pre-prepared lessons, manage behaviour, and keep learning on track – an excellent way to gain real teaching experience.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome graduates from all subject backgrounds – what matters most is your enthusiasm and ability to inspire young people.

We are especially keen to hear from graduates in:

Maths

Science

English

Welsh

PE / Sports

Other specialisms are equally valued, and your skills will be matched to the needs of the school.

You’ll need:

Confidence to engage students aged 11–16

Strong communication and organisational skills

A professional, positive attitude

Energy and enthusiasm to support, motivate, and inspire

Why Apply?

Gain essential classroom experience to strengthen PGCE or teacher training applications

Choose your path: start as classroom support or step up to leading lessons

Access free CPD training (Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, SEND awareness)

Become part of a supportive school community in Newport & Cwmbran

Apply Now

If you’re a graduate considering a career in teaching, this is the opportunity to get the experience, training, and confidence you need.

Apply today to become a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Newport & Cwmbran and take your first step towards a rewarding career in education.

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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