Teaching Assistant - Level 2 Maes Ebbw

Salary: Grade 3, SCP 5 - 6, £25,583 - £25,989

Teaching Assistant - Level 2 Maes Ebbw
Job information
Post No. EDSCH00497.12 - Teaching Assistant Level 2 Maes Ebbw  X2

Actual Starting Salary £19,390 per year

Weekdays excluding Wednesdays 8.45am – 3.35pm term time only

Wednesdays 8.45am – 4.25pm term time only

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and caring Teaching Assistant (Level 2) at Maes Ebbw Special School. The advertised job is for 32.5 hours per week (5 days) in a Primary ASD class with challenging behaviour – although this is where the current vacancy is, you may be asked to work in any class within the school.

The role will involve working with pupils with a range of special educational needs of differing ages. The role requires that you support pupils in class as well as assisting their care needs. 

Ideally you will have some experience of working with children in a school setting as well as experience of supporting children with additional needs.

Holidays must be taken during school closure periods. The appointment process will involve an interview with members of the school leadership team and a selection of Governors.

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

Closing Date: 30.11.2025

Shortlisting Date: 01.12.2025

Interview Date:  10.12.2025

Start Date: 05.01.2026

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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.

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Ein gwerthoedd – Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd