Teaching Assistant Level 2 - St Andrews Primary School

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL; Newport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport City Council is advertising a Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Early Years ALN Support at St Andrews Primary School in Newport. The appointment is fixed-term from asap to 16 July 2027, with potential extension.

Working hours total 34.5 per week during term time (Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30–15:30; Tue, Thu 8:30–16:30). The role involves supporting vulnerable pupils with Additional Learning Needs in a Learning Resource Base.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils with ALN in a school setting.
• Experience with challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Friendly, reliable and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support Learning Resource Base pupils with ALN needs.
• Assist class teachers with day-to-day activities and planning.
• Promote inclusive and safe learning environments for all pupils.

Job description

Post No. POSN002504 - Teaching Assistant Level 2- Early Years ALN Support - St Andrews Primary School

The appointment is offered to commence as soon as possible, no later than Monday 4th January 2027 on a fixed-term basis until 16th July 2027, with potential for contract extension.

34.5 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm; Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm), term time only.

There's no place like St. Andrew's!

We truly believe that there's no place like St. Andrew's! We provide the very best opportunities for all our pupils, to engage them through first-hand experiences and to enrich their curriculum as widely as possible. We work together to create an environment for learning, through a blended approach, that allows our children to be happy and safe; an environment that allows stimulating, interactive, experiential play and learning opportunities fit for the 21st Century. St. Andrew's prides itself on being at the heart of its community; situated on the eastern side of Newport it is a large primary school (capacity for 740 pupils) that serves an area that is socially disadvantaged. At St. Andrew's, one strength is the positive ethos and team spirit; we believe that diversity is a strength, to be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit here. St. Andrew's Primary School's ethos and high-quality inclusion for pupils with ALN are a significant strength of the school. We aim to ensure that everyone has the same chances and opportunities irrespective of race, sex, class or disability. Our school motto is 'Learning together, we reach for the stars'.

The Head Teacher and Governing Body of St. Andrew's Primary School are looking to appoint a highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, reliable and caring teaching assistant (Level 2).

The role will involve working mainly in one of our Learning Resource Base classes to support vulnerable pupils with Additional Learning and Behavioural Needs.

Ideally you will have some experience of working with children in a school setting as well as experience of supporting children with additional needs and challenging behaviour.

Holidays must be taken during school closure periods. The appointment process will involve an interview with members of the school leadership team and a selection of Governors.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

• Closing date: Friday 30th October 2026
• Shortlisting: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
• Interview date: Week commencing 9th November 2026

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We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

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

Ein gwerthoedd - Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd