Teaching Assistant Level 3 - High Cross Primary School

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 12-17 £28,598 - £31,022 Pro Rata

Teaching Assistant Level 3 - High Cross Primary School
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Post No.POSN004770 - Teaching Assistant Level 3 - High Cross Primary School

Required to start January 2026

Contract: permanent

5 days per week, 33.5 hours per week, Term time only (including INSET days),
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8.30am – 3.30pm and Tuesday 8.30am – 4.30pm (1hr Professional Learning after school)

Job Role: Teaching Assistant - Support and Delivering Learning /Cover Supervisor (Level 3)

The Headteacher and Governing Body at High Cross Primary School are seeking to appoint a Level 3 Cover Supervisor to cover lessons for unplanned, and sometimes planned teacher absence. The role will also include delivering pastoral support and intervention programmes when cover for lessons is not required.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, well-organised and ambitious. The role is an ideal opportunity for anyone wishing to gain further experience in a school environment as part of their career development. High Cross Primary is a thriving school for pupils aged 3-11 years which is situated in the area of Bassaleg, just north of Newport.

There are currently 254 pupils on roll, with there being nine classes in total, this being inclusive of a morning and afternoon nursery. At High Cross Primary, we have the highest expectations of our pupils and staff to ensure that everyone succeeds academically, socially and emotionally. We are fully committed to achieving our school motto ‘Together we grow and shine.’

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025
Shortlisting: Thursday 18th December 2025
Interviews and Lesson observation: Thursday 8th January 2026

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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.

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