Teaching Assistant - L3 - High Cross Primary School

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

Teaching Assistant - L3 - High Cross Primary School
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Post No. POSN002994 - Teaching Assistant - L2 - High Cross Primary School

Required to start September 2025 or as soon as possible

5 days per week, 33.5 hours per week, Term time only (including INSET days),
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am - 3.30pm and Tuesday 8.30am - 4.30pm (1hr Professional Learning after school)

Job Role: Teaching Assistant - Support and Delivering Learning /Cover Supervisor (Level 3)

The Head Teacher and Governing Body at High Cross Primary School are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Cover Supervisor to cover lessons for unplanned and sometimes planned teacher absence. The role will also include delivering pastoral support and intervention programmes when cover for lessons is not required.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, well-organised and ambitious. The role is an ideal opportunity for anyone wishing to gain further experience in a school environment as part of their career development. High Cross Primary is a thriving school for pupils aged 3-11 years which is situated in the area of Bassaleg, just north of Newport.

There are currently 267 pupils on roll, with there being nine classes in total, this being inclusive of a morning and afternoon nursery. At High Cross Primary, we have the highest expectations of our pupils and staff to ensure that everyone succeeds academically, socially and emotionally. We are fully committed to achieving our school motto 'Together we grow and shine.'

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).

Closing Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025
Shortlisting: Thursday 12th June 2025
Interviews: Monday 16th 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