Teaching Assistant

St Joseph's R.C.High School, Newport; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's RC High School in Newport is seeking 3 enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for one-year fixed-term contracts starting September 2025. Applicants will support students across various subjects and contribute to a vibrant educational community dedicated to fostering student development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting students throughout a diverse set of subjects.
• Motivated and enthusiastic approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students across a variety of key stages.
• Assist in the learning process and overall educational experience.

Skills

Experience in supporting students

Enthusiasm

Job description

DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocation

St. Joseph’s RC High School

Grade 3 Scale Point 5 - 6 £24,790 - £25,183 (full time equivalent)

2 x Teaching Assistants - 1 Year Fixed Term 1st September 2025 to 31 August 2026

2 posts 32.5 hours (75.79%), term time (75.79%)

1 x Teaching Assistant - 1 Year Fixed Term 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026

16.25 hours (37.89%), term time TBC (37.89%)

Required September 2025

Number on Roll 1458 (including 259 in the Sixth Form)

The Governors of St Joseph’s RC High School are looking to recruit 3 enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistants with experience of supporting students throughout a diverse set of subjects across the school at a variety of key stages. We are seeking to fill these positions for a September 2025 start.

Students at St. Joseph’s RC High School are proud of their vibrant learning community which is committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to discover their talents, realise their potential and become well rounded, socially conscious young citizens.

St. Joseph’s RC High School is a happy, ambitious and very successful learning community. The school’s performance at GCSE and A level has been exceptional over the last four years and the school balances its academic success with a focus on the wellbeing and care of every child.

Information regarding the School and this position can be found in our prospectus and candidate pack as well as on our website. If, after having consulted these, you require any further details or clarification, please contact Miss Debbie Jones, Head of Inclusion ALNco, at the school.

The successful applicant would have a customised induction programme and opportunities for further staff development.

The school is located close to Junction 28 of the M4.

Further details about our school can be found on our website.

Closing date: Monday 23rd June 2025 (Noon) - we reserve the right to close early dependent of number of applicants.

To apply for this job please refer to the guidance notes and complete the following form:

•CES Teacher Application Form

and send by email or post to

Mrs J. Jarrett, Headteacher (c/o Mrs Jenny Harris)

St. Joseph’s RC High School

Pencarn Way

Tredegar Park

Newport

NP10 8XH

Applications to be received by email or post by noon on the closing date.

If appointed to this post you will be required to register with Education Workforce Wales (EWC).

If posting please ensure you have used the correct amount of postage as your application may not arrive until after the closing date.

Safeguarding Statement

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Disclosure and Barring Service - This post will result in you having contact with children, the elderly, sick or disabled. The Authority, therefore, requires that by virtue of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, the Children’s Act 1989 and/or the Police Act 1997, you reveal any criminal convictions, bind over orders or cautions, including those which would normally be regarded as spent. You must complete the relevant section on the application form – your application will be returned if this section is incomplete. Further information about Disclosure and Barring Service and the Council’s approach to recruiting ex-offenders should follow the application form, if not contact the person named in the advertisement. We have a legal obligation to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK if you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documentation such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. We are committed to equality of opportunity and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role. We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. We are compliant with the Welsh Language Service Delivery Standard and are happy to support the delivery of interviews in the medium of Welsh if required. If you would like us to undertake your interview in Welsh, please state this clearly in the first line of your supporting statement.