Teaching Assistant - L2 - Marshfield Primary School

Salary: Grade 3, SCP 5 - 6, £24,790 - £25,183 pro rata

Teaching Assistant - L2 - Marshfield Primary School
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Post No. POSN000245 - Teaching Assistant - L2 - Marshfield Primary School

Required as soon as possible

This appointment will initially be on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2025

32.5 Hrs Per Week, 39 Weeks Per Year

Marshfield Primary School provides education for pupils between 3 and 11. It is located in an economically advantaged, semi-rural residential area of Newport and is within the Bassaleg cluster of primary schools. There are currently 445 pupils on roll plus 20 full time equivalent pupils in the nursery.

In its most recent inspection Estyn stated that: ‘Marshfield Primary School is a stimulating learning environment, in which pupils thrive and make good progress… they enjoy learning and have positive attitudes to school life.’ We continually strive to sustain high academic standards whilst developing a creative, learner-centred, skills-focused curriculum that is driven by the four purposes and inclusive of all learners.

Marshfield Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, hardworking, caring and reliable teaching assistant. The role will involve working with pupils in the Foundation Phase, including those with additional learning needs either as 1:1 or small group support. Ideally you will have some experience of working with children in a school setting as well as experience of supporting children with additional needs.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

- The ability to work as part of a team
- An adaptable, flexible, patient and professional approach to their role
- Experience of working with pupils requiring additional support
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to working with children in order for them to reach their full potential
- High standards in basic skills
- A love of learning
- The ability to use their own initiative
- An excellent understanding of safeguarding principles
- A commitment to support our school in becoming an anti-racism learning organisation

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 with pupils at break and lunchtimes

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 19th November
Shortlisting: Friday, 22nd November
Interviews: TBC

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