Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Risca Primary School; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Risca Primary School seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 3 for a fixed-term part-time role until August 2026. The position involves working with Foundation Phase teachers to enhance the educational experience for younger students. Ideal candidates will showcase empathy, motivation, and a passion for child development, with an eagerness for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with younger children.
• Prepared for ongoing professional learning.
• Understanding of Froebelian principles preferred, training available.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced Foundation Phase teachers.
• Provide the best experiences for children in Year 1/2.
• Support children's learning and development.

Skills

Empathy

Motivation

Kindness

Education

Experience working with children

Job description

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Teaching Assistant Level 3

Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Risca Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3, Fixed Term Part Time, Term Time who has a passion for working with our younger children. Based in Year 1/2 you will be responsible for working with our experienced Foundation Phase teachers to provide the very best experiences for our children. Ideal candidates should have experience of working with children, and will be prepared to undertake ongoing professional learning, to become a specialist in their field.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, nurturing, kind and empathetic, whist striving do their very best for our children. An understanding of Froebelian principles would be helpful, however we are happy to provide training for the right candidate.

Shortlisting will take place on July 3rd and interviews will take place on July 10th.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Jayne Arthur Headteacher on 016 33 61 24 29 or email risca primary school

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all Learning Support staff in schools, (which includes the post referred to herein), must be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales (EWC) from 1 April 2016.

Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a Learning Support Assistant with the EWC.

It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.

This vacancy has been processed in English only because there are no Welsh language requirements

Safeguarding Statement

Risca Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Teaching Assistant Level 3

Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Term Time, 32 hours 30 minutes per week

Risca Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 3, Fixed Term Part Time, Term Time who has a passion for working with our younger children. Based in Year 1/2 you will be responsible for working with our experienced Foundation Phase teachers to provide the very best experiences for our children. Ideal candidates should have experience of working with children, and will be prepared to undertake ongoing professional learning, to become a specialist in their field.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, nurturing, kind and empathetic, whist striving do their very best for our children. An understanding of Froebelian principles would be helpful, however we are happy to provide training for the right candidate.

Shortlisting will take place on July 3rd and interviews will take place on July 10th.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Jayne Arthur Headteacher on 016 33 61 24 29 or email risca primary school

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all Learning Support staff in schools, (which includes the post referred to herein), must be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales (EWC) from 1 April 2016.

Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a Learning Support Assistant with the EWC.

It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.

This vacancy has been processed in English only because there are no Welsh language requirements

Safeguarding Statement

Risca Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.