Teaching Assistant - Alder

Llanwern High School; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Llanwern High School is seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support pupils across key stages in Alder provision. The role involves one-to-one and small group work, with a focus on understanding pupils' needs and delivering tailored assistance.

The successful candidate will be motivated, patient and supportive, working term-time hours (28.75 per week) in a dynamic, inclusive secondary school environment on the Eastern Newport site.

Qualifications

• Learning Support Assistants will support pupils across the key stages.
• Role involves one-to-one work and small group support in Alder provision.
• Candidates should be motivated, patient and supportive.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and small group assistance to pupils across key stages.
• Familiarise yourself with pupils' educational needs using school information and ALNCO guidance.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and pupil development.

Job description

# Teaching Assistant - AlderEmployer: Llanwern High SchoolLocation: Eastern Newport, NewportContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: PermenantSalary: Grade 3 SCP 5 – 6 (24,790 - £25,183) PRO-RATAPosted: 2nd October 2026Expires: 1st November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577415* Share :* PrintTeaching Assistant Grade 3Grade 3 SCP 5 – 6 (24,790 - £25,183) PRO-RATA28.75 hours per week - Term time onlyStart Date ASAPThe roleLlanwern High School is looking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistants to support pupils from across the key stages. This post will involve working with pupils on a one-to-one basis, small group situations in our Alder provision setting. The successful candidate will be able to familiarise themselves with the educational needs of pupils and draw on information provided by the school and ALNCO in order to provide the best support possible. We are looking for candidates who are motivated, patient and supportive. Full details regarding this position can be found in the Job description and person specification.Our schoolLlanwern High School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school serving much of the eastern side of Newport. We are housed in a new building that provides a learning environment and facilities appropriate for a 21st century school. We currently have just over 1100 pupils on roll.We believe that education should be about preparing young people with the key skills and behaviours that they will need for a successful future, hence our school vision of “Nurture, Growth, Success for All”.We pride ourselves on the wider opportunities to support pupil development outside of the classroom, such as our recent production of Grease, our Cultural Showcase, alongside regular sporting fixtures. We have a pupil leadership team that is actively involved in decision making across the school and supporting community projects.In 2022, we were the proud recipients of the inaugural Betty Campbell MBE award for promoting the contributions and perspectives of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. We are a school that fosters an environment of kindness and respect built upon the positive relationships between pupils and staff.At Llanwern High school you would be part of a supportive school environment with staff wellbeing high in our priorities. We provide high-quality support for colleagues at all stages of their careers, with bespoke professional learning from both internal and external providers.Closing date: 1st November (midnight)Shortlisting W/C: 2ndnd NovemberInterviews W/C: 9th November### AttachmentsGrade 3 LSA Advert BaseGrade 3 LSA JD Base### Safeguarding Statement:We are legally obliged 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 documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.