School Support Officer Level 3 Newport Nursery School

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

School Support Officer Level 3 Newport Nursery School
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Post No. POSN004428 - School Support Officer Level 3 Newport Nursery School.

25 hours per week / 39 weeks per year including INSET days - Part time (pro-rata) Permanent
(Holidays must be taken during school closure periods).

There is flexibility on times worked that can be negotiated with the right candidate, ideally the hours would be 9.00 am - 2.30pm.

Newport Nursery School are looking to appoint a school support officer to join the highly committed team.

You must be digitally competent and enjoy working with people in a busy and fast paced environment.

Experience of working in a school admin team would be beneficial with knowledge of using systems such as SIMS, CIA and Itrent etc however full training will be given so this is not essential.

It is essential for the school support office to have a friendly approach but also who can be empathetic and understanding in order to work effectively with parents.

Part of the role will involve completing first day response phonecalls for pupils who are not in school that day. A good telephone manner is essential in order to effectively liaise with parents to update the attendance records accurately.

Visits to the school can be arranged by emailing newport.nursery@newportschools.wales.

Closing Date: Monday 7th July 2025
Shortlisting Date: W/B Monday 7th July 2025
Interview Date: Monday 14th July 2025

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

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