Senior Support Officer

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

Senior Support Officer
Job information
Post No. POSN000027 - Support Officer

Always Primary School are seeking to appoint a Level 2 School Support Officer to join our hardworking and dedicated staffing team. This role is being offered on a Full Time (0.86), Temporary basis (in the first instance).

The Governing Body, staff, and pupils seek to appoint an experienced administrative assistant who will join our team in supporting the school's vision to Always Be Proud, to Aspire, Believe and Achieve.
Our core values include:
- Respect: Respect ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
- Care: Provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive community where everyone is valued.
- Well-being: Actively encourage and promote health and well-being

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and support the school in a number of key areas including administrative tasks to enable the effective running of the school and to continue with our ambitions in working closely with our wonderful community. We are looking for someone who is approachable, personable, dedicated and has excellent organisation skills and the ability to work with all stakeholders to support in our school improvement journey.

Please see the attached Job Description for further information about the role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

Closing Date: Monday 6th October 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 7th October 2025
Interview Date: Friday 10th October 2025

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