Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Glasllwch Primary SchoolSalary:

Grade 3 SCP 5 - 6 £24,790 - £25,183 (Pro rata)

Glasllwch Primary School provides education for pupils aged between 3 and 11 years. It is located in an economically advantaged, residential area of Newport and is part of the John Frost cluster of primary schools. The school currently has 210 pupils on roll, plus 16 full-time equivalent pupils in the nursery, which opened in September 2015.

Our motto, ''Today''s Learning for Tomorrow''s Stars'', is underpinned by ''Belief, Opportunity and High Expectations''. These principles unite us and help us strive to be a centre of excellence. We maintain high academic standards while developing a creative, learner-centered, skills-focused curriculum driven by the four purposes and inclusive of all learners.

The Governing Body and Head Teacher are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking, caring, and reliable Teaching Assistant to start on Monday, 1st September 2025.

This will be a fixed-term, temporary contract until the end of December 2025.

The position is for 37 hours a week: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30 am - 4 pm on Friday.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Good communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to work as part of a dedicated and supportive team

A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for all learners

Experience working within the 3-11 age range, particularly in the Early Years

High standards in basic skills

A love of learning and a commitment to ongoing professional development

The ability to use initiative and be flexible

The successful candidate will:

Work under the guidance of teaching staff and/or members of the school leadership team

Support individuals and groups of pupils to enable access to learning

Assist the teacher with managing pupils in the classroom and beyond

Assist with admin tasks and help develop/maintain a creative learning environment

Holidays must be taken during school closure periods. The appointment process will include an interview with the school leadership team and observation of a learning activity with a small group of learners.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing Date:

29th June 2025

Shortlisting:

1st July 2025

Interviews and observations:

8th and 9th July 2025

Starting Date:

1st September 2025

THIS POST REQUIRES REGISTRATION WITH THE EWC.

We welcome applications in Welsh or English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably.

Newport City Council encourages applications from minority ethnic communities. Selection will be based on ability and skills.

The council does not support sponsorship for right to work; applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydag eraill

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