Job description
Primary Teaching Assistants Needed - Newport Schools
Newport
Competitive daily rates from £90 per day (dependent on experience)
Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities Available
September 2026 Start | Long-Term & Supply Roles
Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow and succeed?
We're recruiting enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistants to support pupils across welcoming Primary Schools in Newport. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience working with children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Assist teachers with engaging learning activities
Encourage confidence, independence and positive behaviour
Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
Support pupils with a range of learning needs where required
Transferable Experience We Value
We'd love to hear from you if you've worked as a:
Sports Coach
Nursery Practitioner
Youth Worker
Residential Support Worker
Family Support Worker
Drama or Dance Teacher
Children's Entertainer
Scout or Guide Leader
Cadet Instructor
Psychology, Education, Health & Social Care or Social Work Student/Graduate
Tutor or Learning Mentor
Volunteer working with children or young people
Who We're Looking For
Experience working with children or young people is essential (work, placement or volunteering)
Positive, patient and adaptable approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Welsh-speaking desirable but not essential
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
What Aspire People Can Offer You
Competitive daily rates from £90 per day
Long-term and flexible opportunities
Holiday pay available
Free CPD training including safeguarding
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
REFER A FRIEND
Do you know a Teacher or Teaching Assistant looking for work?
If so, Aspire will pay you up to £250* for every successful referral!
DBS refund available (within the £100 joining bonus).
Apply Today
Ready to start your career as a Primary Teaching Assistant in Newport?
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.