THE DETAILS:
  • Location: Newport,
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Salary Type: Annual
  • Language: English
  • Closing Date: 08 April, 2024 12:00 AM

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Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Monnow Primary School

Newport City Council
Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Monnow Primary School
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Post No. POSN003618 - Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Monnow Primary School

Are you looking for a wonderful opportunity to join a forward-thinking team, who focus on making a difference to our young learners and their families?

Monnow Primary School are looking to appoint a level 2 Teaching Assistant to work in our innovative team.

We are looking to appoint an individual who has proven to have a commitment and passion for pedagogy. Here at Monnow the sense of Team Work underpins all that we do and we are looking for someone who will further add to the team dynamics. The role requires a practitioner who is passionate, enthusiastic and who will bring a vibrancy to complement our team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills with a can-do attitude and caring approach.

You will have experience of effictively working with children in a school setting as well as experience of supporting children with additional needs.

Skills/Qualifications:

* A passionate and positive, kind attitude towards working with children

* Be innovative and creative in order to develop our learners’ curiosities

* Understanding of play-based approach to children's learning and development

* Have high expectations for all our children

* Good communication skills both written and verbal along with good numeracy skills

Holidays must be taken during school closure periods. The appointment process will involve an interview with members of the school leadership team and a selection of Governors.

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

We welcome applicants who meet the essential criteria to submit their application to Newport City Council via the job advert link.

Initially the post will be fixed term with a view to the position becoming permanent.

Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm – Wednesday 8.30am to 4.30pm to attend staff meetings.

Closing Date: Monday 8th April

Shortlisting Date: tbc

Interview Date: tbc

Shortlisted applicants will be required to plan and deliver a 15 to 20-minute activity with a small group of children, which will develop the learners’ curiosities.

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 the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Our values – Courageous, Positive and Responsible

Ein gwerthoedd – Dewr, Cadarnhaol, Cyfrifol