Teaching Assistant L1 - The John Frost School

Educators Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Newport is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support students with special educational needs. This term-time role involves assisting teachers, maintaining records, and fostering positive relationships to ensure students' academic and personal progress. The successful candidate will have a supportive nature and a commitment to helping students thrive in their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Support teachers in delivering academic excellence.
• Assist students with educational and social development.

Responsibilities

• Assist students to enable full participation in activities.
• Maintain student records and build positive relationships.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Job description

Teaching Assistant L1 - The John Frost School

Salary: Grade 2 SCP 3 - 5 £24,027 - £24,790 (Pro rata)

Post No. EDS01430.8 - Teaching Assistant Level 1 - The John Frost School

Term time post – 32.5 hours per week over 38 weeks

Fixed term post

Start date: as soon as possible

The John Frost School has a long-standing reputation for being a supportive and caring environment, with significant recent developments leading to excellent student results.

We are seeking an individual to join our team of Teaching Assistants supporting students with special educational needs at The John Frost School. This is a term-time post (38 weeks), working from 8.30am to 3.30pm.

The main aim of this role is to support teachers in delivering academic excellence, involving:

1. Assisting students with their educational and social development
2. Providing support for individual students to enable full participation in activities
3. Assisting teachers with maintaining student records
4. Building and maintaining positive relationships with students, treating them with respect and consideration
5. Having high expectations to ensure students make academic and personal progress
6. Encouraging and promoting positive behaviour

The role requires a level of education equivalent to GCSE English and Mathematics. The successful candidate will also carry out administrative and record-keeping duties. Knowledge of students with statements of special educational needs and autism is desirable.

Closing date: Friday 13 June 2025

We welcome applications in Welsh or English. Applications in Welsh will be treated equally to those in English.

Newport City Council is committed to a diverse workforce and encourages applications from minority ethnic communities. Selection will be based on ability and skills.

Note: Newport City Council currently does not support sponsorship for right to work. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK.

Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd – Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydag eraill