Teaching Assistant - L2 - Lliswerry Primary

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

Teaching Assistant - L2 - Lliswerry Primary
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Post No. EDSCH00461.7 - Teaching Assistant - Level 2 - Lliswerry Primary School

Full-time, Permanent - X3 Level 2 Teaching Assistant Posts. 5 days per week, 34.5 hours per week.

Term time only (including INSET days and Professional Learning on Wednesday and Thursday)

Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you looking for your next challenge?

The Interim Executive Headteacher and Governing Body of Lliswerry Primary School are looking to appoint X3 Teaching Assistants who will play an important role in supporting the progress of our pupils and inspiring them to love learning. The successful candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, creative and committed to raising standards and helping children to thrive.

We are looking for teaching assistants who can demonstrate:-

• experience of working with children (particularly in Foundation Phase) to support their progress/development/needs and promote high expectations,
• a passion to inspire children to learn
• an understanding of mentoring strategies and behaviour management
• the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all members of the school community, including parents and carers.

We are a highly inclusive community focused school whose aim is to develop excellent relationships with all stakeholders in school and also with external partners and the wider community. We are looking for Teaching Assistants who strive for excellence and will be able to contribute to the aims of the school. These posts are offered on a permanent basis.

The appointment process will involve an interview with the Interim Executive Headteacher and the Senior Leader Team.

Further details are available from the Interim Executive Head Teacher, Mrs Nicky Pegington.

A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best, and a shared belief in our school ethos of being a Centre of Equity and Excellence for Learning and Wellbeing is expected of all staff.

Closing Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 12pm

Shortlisting: Thursday 26th February 2026

Interview and Task: Wednesday 4th March 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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