Jobs, fresher vacancy - Student Support Assistant • Newport

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Newport

Location: Newport, South Wales Pay Rate: £89.38 per day Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Start October 2025 for full academic year About the RoleDo you enjoy working with young people and want to help them get the most out of their education?Teaching Personnel is recruiting a part-time Student Engagement Coach to support pupils in lessons at one of our partner secondary schools in Newport. In this role, you’ll work closely with students who need extra support to stay focused, engaged, and motivated in class. You’ll be a positive role model, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and develop the confidence to achieve their potential.This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience, support students who need it most, and make a real difference to their progress and wellbeing. What We’re Looking for? A genuine interest in helping every student feel confident, included, and capable of successStrong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with studentsThe ability to motivate and re-engage pupils who may struggle to stay focused in lessonsPatience, resilience, and consistency when managing challenging behaviours This opportunity would be great for: Youth workers, mentors, or sports coachesCare/support workers with people skillsGraduates or career changers exploring educationGap year students or parents/carers wanting to make a difference RequirementsTeaching Personnel can provide guidance to help you obtain: Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)An Enhanced DBS on the Update ServiceAt least two professional referencescovering the past two years Why Choose Teaching Personnel? Competitive daily payDedicated recruitment consultant supportA wide range of free online courses and discounted CPD opportunitiesAccess to both temporary and permanent roles across local partnership schools Ready to Begin Your Career in Education?If you're ready to make an impact and start a fulfilling role in education, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV today and take the next step in your teaching journey.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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.