ALN/SMEH Teaching Assistant – Newport & Surrounding Areas

Location:

Newport (NP10) – Gwent, Wales, United Kingdom

Salary:

16.11 – 17.11

Type:

Temporary

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Education & Training Jobs

Job ID:

133041766

Company:

Aspire People

Posted On:

31 May 2026

ALN/SMEH Teaching Assistants Needed in Primary Schools – Start ASAP!

Are you passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) or Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Do you want flexible, rewarding work in primary schools across Newport, Monmouth, Torfaen, and Blaenau Gwent?

Aspire People are recruiting caring and reliable ALN/SMEH Teaching Assistants to support pupils in primary schools across the region.

We have both long-term, full-time roles and flexible day-to-day opportunities to suit your schedule.

The Role

Support children with ALN/SEMH needs in the classroom
Work alongside teachers to deliver personalised learning plans
Help manage behaviour and support social and emotional development
Assist with group and 1:1 interventions
Maintain records of pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Who We’re Looking For

Experience working with children in a school or similar setting
Knowledge or interest in ALN/SEMH support
Ability to remain calm, patient, and confident when supporting pupils
Good communication and organisational skills
Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willing to obtain registration prior to starting work

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:

Graduates considering a career in education
Teaching Assistants looking to specialise in ALN/SEMH support
Youth workers, mentors, or coaches with experience supporting children

Aspire People Can Offer You

Flexible work to suit your schedule
Supportive schools that value strong pupil support
Holiday pay you can use anytime
Access to free CPD e-learning courses with certification, including safeguarding and behaviour management training
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
Generous referral bonus – up to 250 when your referral works 20 days for us

Apply Today

Ready to make a difference and work flexibly across Newport, Monmouth, Torfaen, and Blaenau Gwent?

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.

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