Newton Primary School: Teaching assistant

Newton Primary School
Slade Road
Newton
Swansea
SA3 4UE
Headteacher: Mr Gareth Thomas
Telephone: 01792 369826
Email: Newton.Primary.School@swansea-edunet.gov.uk
Website: http://www.newtonprimaryschoolswansea.co.uk

Newton Primary School is situated in the village of Newton, in the area of Mumbles and at the gateway to the Gower Peninsula, the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The school has extensive grounds consisting of playgrounds, sports fields and wooded areas. The physical environment of the school supports excellent opportunities for outdoor learning.

We are extremely proud of our children, staff, and school. The experienced and dedicated teaching team are committed to providing a high standard of education in a safe and caring environment. We aim to provide excellent learning opportunities and pastoral care necessary to facilitate their development to happy, healthy, and confident individuals, prepared for the excitement of life ahead.

The children, staff and Governors of Newton Primary are looking for a passionate, innovative, and inspirational teacher to join our happy, caring, and inclusive school. They will need the necessary professional skills to build on the solid foundations and excellent relationships that already exist in the school, continuing the high standards and fulfilling our motto of "Discovery, Learning, Friendship".

The successful candidate must be a dynamic, resilient and innovative teacher who will help to grow the existing vision for the school whilst immersing themselves in the school community.

The successful candidate will be:

• Committed and passionate about learning and teaching.
• A creative and inspirational thinker with lots of innovative ideas to share.
• An excellent team member with a positive attitude and a sense of humour.
• An effective motivator of children and their learning.
• Committed to developing children as independent learners and thinkers.
• Willing to contribute to whole school development.
• Confident to use their own initiative.

In return, we can offer you:

• Opportunity to be part of a professional, happy, motivated and caring staff team.
• Happy, engaged children who enjoy learning and wider opportunities.
• Caring, nurturing environment that allows all pupils to develop positive aspirations and achieve high standards.
• Dedicated and experienced governors.
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning at all levels.

Application forms can be obtained from www.Swansea.gov.uk . Completed forms should be returned to newton.primary.school@swansea-edunet.gov.uk , for the attention of the head teacher.

Newton Primary School - Teaching assistant - Job descripton ( PDF, 139 KB )

Newton Primary School - Lunchtime Supervisor - Job descripton ( PDF, 126 KB )

Application form - school-based support staff ( Word doc, 134 KB )

Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of the children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025 (Midday)
Interviews: Week commencing 13 October 2025
Required to start: Monday 3 November 2025

Safeguarding
Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding