Teaching Assistant - L3 - Somerton Primary School

Salary: Grade 5, SCP 12 - 17, £27,711 - £30,060 pro rata

Teaching Assistant - L3 - Somerton Primary School
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Post No. EDSCH00840.3 - Teaching Assistant - L3 - Somerton Primary School

32.5hrs per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time plus Training Days)
There is a whole school staff meeting until 4.45pm on Mondays

The governing body are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant that shares the Eveswell and Somerton Primary School vision, namely to support pupils to be respectful, safe and successful and to inspire pupils to achieve their best.

Eveswell and Somerton Primary schools currently hold the award for National Nurturing School. Experienced ELSAs (Emotional literacy support assistants) and strong ICT skills are desirable.

The successful candidate will

- have a proven track record of working successfully within primary phases and be prepared to work with either younger or older pupils
- be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and resilient
- nurture pupils to reach their full potential
- will supervise whole classes during unplanned/short term absence of the class teacher
- be committed to developing pupils as independent learners and thinkers
- be a good communicator and team member, who is caring, flexible and approachable
- be able to work collaboratively, contributing to teachers’ planning and the learning environment
- be reliable and able to take responsibility

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC.

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

For more information regarding the position please contact Mrs. Barnett Headteacher on 01633 272504 or email [email protected]

Closing date: 26th Nov 2024
Shortlisting: 28th Nov 2024
Interviews: 2nd Dec 2024

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