Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5 - 6 ( £25,583 - £25,989 ) Pro Rata.

Teaching Assistant
Job information
Post No. POSN002288 - Teaching Assistant - Level 2

The Governing Body of Malpas Court Primary School is looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistants on a fixed term basis (October 2025 to July 2026) in the first instance, with the possibility of a permanent position.

The individual appointed will be required to work Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours a week as a general classroom assistant with the potential for intervention support. The position will be primarily based within Early Years however, as with all teaching assistant roles, there may be occasions when the person appointed will be required to support throughout the whole primary phase.

Thrive training, ELSA training and intervention program knowledge is desirable.

We are extremely proud of our friendly school. Malpas Court Primary is a school run by a dedicated hard working and committed staff, whose prime concern is to provide high quality education within a safe, quality environment.

The appointment process will involve an interview with members of the school leadership team. 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).

For further information please contact Mrs Llewellyn (Headteacher) on 01633 855005

Applications
Closing Date: 24th September 2025
Shortlisting: 25th September 2025
Interviews: 1st October 2025
Start date: ASAP

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check).

We are committed to equality of opportunities and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

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