Teaching Assistant - L2 - St Michael's RC Primary School

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

Teaching Assistant - L2 - St Michael's RC Primary School
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Post No. POSN001935 - Teaching Assistant - L2 - St Michael's RC Primary School

Fixed Term to 31.08.26
32.5 Hours Per Week, 39 Weeks Per Year

The Head Teacher and Governing Body of St. Michael's RC Primary School are seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. This full-time post is offered on a fixed term basis commencing on 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026.

We are looking for someone who:

- is a practicing Catholic or is sympathetic and supportive of our Catholic ethos.
- can work well in a team, providing support for children, under the guidance of the teachers
- is sensitive to the emotional and wellbeing needs of children
- has had experience of working within a school
- has a sound understanding of child development

If you wish to discuss this post please contact Mrs. Manship, Headteacher on 01633 656620.

To apply for this post support staff application forms are available from: the CES website Model application forms & documents

Completed CES application forms should be returned by post or email to: The Headteacher, St. Michael’s RC Primary School, Baldwin Close, Newport, NP20 2LW or stmichaelsrc.primary@newportschools.wales

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC.

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

This post is offered on a fixed time basis of 32.5 hours per week (39 weeks). Holidays must be taken during school holiday periods.

A practical activity with a small group of children and an interview will take place at the school during the week beginning 2nd June 2025.

Closing date: Thursday 15th May 2025 at 3.30pm
Shortlisting : Friday 16th May 2025
Practical Activity and Interview at St Michael’s RC Primary School during the week beginning 2nd June 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