Graduate TA - Behaviour & ALN Support

Graduate Teaching Assistant – Behaviour & Additional Needs (Year 2, 1:1 Support)

Location: NP19, Newport
Start: September (with flexible/part-time integration this term)
Pay: From £92.63 per day (weekly pay)
Contract: Full-time

Kickstart Your Career in Education, Psychology or Child Development

Are you a Psychology, Sociology, Education, or related graduate looking to gain hands-on experience?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting passionate and resilient graduates to support a Year 2 pupil with behavioural and additional learning needs (ALN) on a 1:1 basis in a Newport primary school.

This role is ideal for those considering careers in:

Educational Psychology
Teaching / PGCE
SEN/ALN support
Child therapy, social work or youth services

About the Role

You’ll support a pupil who may experience:

Behavioural challenges
Emotional regulation difficulties
Trauma-related responses
Additional learning needs (ALN)
Key responsibilities:

Provide consistent 1:1 classroom support
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Use trauma-informed and de-escalation strategies
Follow behaviour and support plans
Encourage engagement with learning and routines
Support transitions and maintain a calm environment
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo

What We’re Looking For

Passion for supporting children with behavioural needs and trauma
Calm, patient and resilient approach
Strong relationship-building skills
Confident managing challenging behaviour
Observant and responsive to triggers
Desirable experience:

Working with children (education, coaching, care, youth work)
Supporting ALN/SEN or behavioural needs

Ideal Graduate Profile

Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education or related
Empathetic and emotionally intelligent
Proactive and adaptable
Firm but fair approach
Interested in long-term career progression in education

✅ What’s in It for You?

Weekly pay from £92.63 per day
Full-time role from September + flexible integration now
Free CPD training (behaviour, safeguarding, ALN)
Valuable experience for education/psychology careers
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities for long-term roles

Apply Today

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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.

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