Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)

Location: Newport (On-site)
Salary: £24,480 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm

Make a Difference to Young People's Futures

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading employee-owned training provider for a Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) to join their team in Newport.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. Whether you already have experience working with learners or simply have a genuine desire to make a positive impact, this role offers the chance to help shape brighter futures every day.

You'll be supporting learners enrolled on the Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) Programme, a Welsh Government initiative designed to help young people gain the skills, qualifications, and work experience needed to progress into employment or further learning.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with tutors and learners, providing one-to-one and small group support to ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed.

You'll help create a positive, inclusive learning environment where learners feel motivated, supported, and encouraged to reach their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to learners, helping them complete coursework and assignments.
• Work alongside tutors to deliver engaging and effective learning sessions.
• Support learners who require additional guidance to remain focused and engaged.
• Encourage learner confidence, participation, and independence.
• Assist with the delivery of learning activities in both group and individual settings.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with learners, providing encouragement throughout their learning journey.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Experience working with young people, or a genuine passion for supporting them to achieve their potential.
• A caring, patient, and supportive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to motivate and engage learners from a range of backgrounds.
• An enthusiastic and positive attitude towards learning and development.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check (funded by the employer) and register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

What's on Offer?

In return, you'll join an organisation that genuinely values its employees and offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Salary of £24,480
• 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• 35-hour working week
• Healthcare scheme
• Retail and gym membership discounts
• Profit-sharing scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee recognition awards
• Length of service awards
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to play a key role in helping learners develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to avoid missing out. Applications may close early once sufficient suitable candidates have been identified.

Our client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.