Teaching Assistant - Level 2

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Teaching Assistant - Level 2
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Post No. EDSCH00353.3 - Teaching Assistant - Level 2 - Glasllwch Primary School

Glasllwch Primary School provides education for pupils aged between 3yrs and 11yrs. It is located in an economically advantaged, residential area of Newport and is within the John Frost cluster of primary schools. There are currently 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’. They unite us and help us to strive to be a centre of excellence. We sustain high academic standards whilst developing a creative, learner-centered, skills-focused curriculum that is driven by the four purposes and inclusive of all learners.

The Governing Body and Head Teacher of Glasllwch Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking, caring and reliable Teaching Assistant to start on Monday 3rd March 2025.

This will initially be a fixed term, temporary contract up until the end of August 2025.

The position is for 37 hours a week, 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 4pm Friday.

The successful candidate will need to 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 of working within the 3-11 age range, particularly the Early Years
- High standards in basic skills
- A love of learning and commitment to ongoing professional development
- The ability to use their own initiative and to 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 the management of pupils in the classroom and beyond
- Assist the teacher with admin and developing / maintaining a creative learning environment

Holidays must be taken during school closure periods. The appointment process will involve an interview with members of 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 Check (DBS).

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th February 2025
Shortlisting: Friday 7th February 2025
Interviews: Monday 10th February 2025
Starting Date: Monday 3rd March 2025

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, 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 gydan gilydd