Unqualified Learning Support Assistant | Teaching Assistant | SEN Support
Location: Caerphilly, CF83, South Wales
Hours: 8:30am – 3:00pm | Term-Time Only
Contract: 7th September 2026
Salary: £500 per week (PAYE) | Weekly Pay
Kickstart Your Career in Education – No Experience Required
Are you looking to gain valuable school-based experience and start a rewarding career in education?
Teaching 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.
As 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.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Assisting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs) and behavioural challenges
Encouraging student engagement, confidence, and participation in lessons
Assisting teachers with classroom management and learning activities
Promoting a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
Building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates who are:
Passionate about working with young people
Interested in education, teaching, psychology, youth work, or SEN support
Patient, resilient, and proactive
Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills
Looking to gain classroom experience before pursuing teacher training or further education
Able to travel to schools across the Caerphilly area
Willing to complete mandatory training and compliance checks
Experience That Transfers Well
Applications are encouraged from:
Graduates
Aspiring Teachers
Youth Workers
Support Workers
Care Workers
Sports Coaches
Nursery Practitioners
Residential Care Staff
Psychology Graduates
Education Graduates
Learning Mentors
Behaviour Mentors
No previous school experience is required.
Requirements
To be considered, applicants must:
Be eligible to work in the UK
Be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate
Register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (support provided)
Provide two professional references
Complete required safeguarding and compliance training
FREE Accredited Training Provided
Before starting your placement, you'll gain access to CPD-accredited training including:
Introduction to Teaching Assistance
Level 2 Safeguarding Children
Positive Behaviour Support
Prevent Duty Training
Autism Awareness
SEND and Inclusive Education
Thrive Approaches for Emotional Wellbeing
Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel
£500 per week paid via PAYE
Weekly pay
Long-term and stable school placements
Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
FREE CPD-accredited training and professional development
Dedicated recruitment consultant support
Career progression opportunities within education
Access to Team Teach and Cover Supervisor training
Valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers and education professionals
£50 referral bonus scheme
Access to the MyTPWork app to manage availability, bookings, and training
Apply Today
If 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.
Submit your CV today and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps!
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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