Newton Primary School : Full Time Teaching Assistant Level 2

Educators; Newton; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Professional learning

Supportive team

Job summary

Newton Primary School is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join a happy, caring and inclusive team. The role includes supporting learning, contributing to whole school development and fostering positive aspirations in pupils.

The salary ranges £26,427–£26,847 per year (pro-rata) for a permanent full-time position, with additional supervised duties. The school highlights outdoor learning and a supportive environment for staff and children.

Qualifications

• Committed and passionate about learning and teaching.
• Creative and inspirational thinker with innovative ideas to share.
• Excellent team member with a positive attitude and sense of humour.
• Motivator of children and their learning.

Skills

Committed to learning and teaching

Creative thinker

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

Newton Primary School : Full Time Teaching Assistant Level 2

Salary: GBP 26,427.00 per year; GBP 26,847.00 per year

1 x Permanent Full-time Teaching Assistant Grade 4 (Level 2) plus 2.5 hours a week lunchtime supervisor and 2.5 hours a week breakfast club supervisor

Salary: £26,427 - £26,847 (Pro-rata)

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 Teaching Assistant 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 dynamic, resilient and innovative and will help to grow the existing vision for the school, whilst immersing themselves in the school community. The ability to support the school in coaching rugby would be an advantage.

Candidate Expectations

• 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.

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: 4pm 8 th October 2026

Shortlisting: Week beginning 12 th October 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 19 th October 2026

Safeguarding

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Last modified on 21 September 2026