Unqualified Learning Support Assistant
28 days ago
Caerphilly
Unqualified Learning Support Assistant | Teaching Assistant | SEN Support\n\nLocation: Caerphilly, CF83, South Wales\nHours: 8:30am – 3:00pm | Term-Time Only\nContract: 7th September 2026\nSalary: £500 per week (PAYE) | Weekly Pay\n\nKickstart Your Career in Education – No Experience Required\n\nAre you looking to gain valuable school-based experience and start a rewarding career in education?\n\nTeaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to work as Unqualified Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) and Teaching Assistants in secondary schools across Caerphilly. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, care workers, sports coaches, support workers, and career changers looking to develop experience within education.\n\nAs a Learning Support Assistant, you will support students aged 11–18 both inside and outside the classroom, helping them to achieve their academic, social, and emotional goals.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:\n\nSupporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups\n\nAssisting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)\n\nSupporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs) and behavioural challenges\n\nEncouraging student engagement, confidence, and participation in lessons\n\nAssisting teachers with classroom management and learning activities\n\nPromoting a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment\n\nBuilding strong relationships with students, staff, and parents\n\nIdeal Candidate\n\nWe are looking for candidates who are:\n\nPassionate about working with young people\n\nInterested in education, teaching, psychology, youth work, or SEN support\n\nPatient, resilient, and proactive\n\nStrong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills\n\nLooking to gain classroom experience before pursuing teacher training or further education\n\nAble to travel to schools across the Caerphilly area\n\nWilling to complete mandatory training and compliance checks\n\nExperience That Transfers Well\n\nApplications are encouraged from:\n\nGraduates\n\nAspiring Teachers\n\nYouth Workers\n\nSupport Workers\n\nCare Workers\n\nSports Coaches\n\nNursery Practitioners\n\nResidential Care Staff\n\nPsychology Graduates\n\nEducation Graduates\n\nLearning Mentors\n\nBehaviour Mentors\n\nNo previous school experience is required.\n\nRequirements\n\nTo be considered, applicants must:\n\nBe eligible to work in the UK\n\nBe willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate\n\nRegister with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (support provided)\n\nProvide two professional references\n\nComplete required safeguarding and compliance training\n\nFREE Accredited Training Provided\n\nBefore starting your placement, you'll gain access to CPD-accredited training including:\n\nIntroduction to Teaching Assistance\n\nLevel 2 Safeguarding Children\n\nPositive Behaviour Support\n\nPrevent Duty Training\n\nAutism Awareness\n\nSEND and Inclusive Education\n\nThrive Approaches for Emotional Wellbeing\n\nBenefits of Working with Teaching Personnel\n\n£500 per week paid via PAYE\n\nWeekly pay\n\nLong-term and stable school placements\n\nFlexible full-time and part-time opportunities\n\nFREE CPD-accredited training and professional development\n\nDedicated recruitment consultant support\n\nCareer progression opportunities within education\n\nAccess to Team Teach and Cover Supervisor training\n\nValuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers and education professionals\n\n£50 referral bonus scheme\n\nAccess to the MyTPWork app to manage availability, bookings, and training\n\nApply Today\n\nIf you are passionate about supporting young people and want to gain valuable experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Behaviour Support Assistant, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nSubmit your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps!\n\nAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.\n\nAll 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.\n\nTeaching 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nFor details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website