Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Llanmartin Primary School

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 12 - 17 £27,711 - £30,060 (Pro rata)

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Llanmartin Primary School
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Post No. POSN004408 - Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Llanmartin Primary School

TA Level 3 (Cover Supervisor) - Fixed term until 20th July 2026

35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Llanmartin Primary School is a small rural school on the outskirts on Newport. As a school we are proud of our school values of Respect, Inspire and Nurture and have a strong collective goal that 'Together we can Achieve'.

The pupils, staff and Governors are looking for an inspirational, caring, reliable and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our school team.

This is a full-time, fixed term post required as soon as possible pending pre-employment and safeguarding checks.

We are looking for somebody who:

• can support and assist the teacher in the classroom with a range of tasks, working as a team and be a positive role-model to all children
• has experience of supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis or within small groups to help them make good progress towards their individual targets
• is self-motivated and flexible
• has good communication skills and excellent organisation
• has the willingness to contribute to our curriculum development and the wider life of the school through their own professional learning and development
• has the ability and confidence to oversee classes in the absence of the class teacher

The appointment process will involve a story telling session/activity with pupils that should last for fifteen minutes. This will be observed by Mrs Curtis, the Headteacher and Mrs McCormick, the Deputy Headteacher. Following which, successful candidates will be invited to attend the second part of the process which will involve an interview with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, a member of the Senior Leadership Team and a member of the Governing Body.

The Governing Body and Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 26th June 2025
Shortlisting: Friday 27th June 2025
Story telling sessions: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Interviews Scheduled for: Friday 4th July 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