Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Tredegar Park Primary School

Educators Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Educators Wales seeks enthusiastic and inspirational Teaching Assistants Level 2 for Tredegar Park Primary School to start in September 2025. You will support pupils with additional learning needs, develop positive relationships, and collaborate with external agencies to ensure student success. The role requires a Teaching Assistant qualification and is committed to safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting supporting teachers.
• Recent training for pupils with medical and physical needs.
• Willingness to attend further training.

Responsibilities

• Support whole classes and small groups of learners.
• Assist pupils with additional learning needs inside and outside the classroom.
• Reflect on practice to improve professionally.

Skills

Relationship building

Social and emotional support

One-to-one support

Behaviour management

Collaboration with agencies

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

EWC registration

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Tredegar Park Primary School

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5 - 6 £24,790 - £25,183 (pro rata)

Post No. POSN004414 - Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Tredegar Park Primary School

Contract: 1 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACTS

The Headteacher, children, staff, and Governing Body of Tredegar Park Primary School are looking to appoint enthusiastic, dedicated, and inspirational Teaching Assistants (Level 2) to join from September 2025. We are recruiting for positions across the school, including supporting whole classes and small groups of learners with Additional Learning Needs.

Our Teaching Assistants play a vital role in the life of our school. We seek individuals who:

• Develop excellent working relationships with pupils, Governing Body members, staff, and parents/carers.
• Are dedicated to the social, emotional, and mental wellbeing of pupils.
• Have high expectations and support pupils to reach their full potential.
• Reflect regularly on their practice to improve professionally.

We have positions available for:

• Teaching Assistants in the Early Years setting.
• Supporting small groups of pupils with physical, medical, social, emotional, and behavioural needs inside and outside the classroom.

We are particularly interested in applicants who:

• Have experience working in a school or similar setting supporting teachers.
• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups to aid their progress.
• Use strategies to support pupils with social and communication needs.
• Manage behaviour positively and respectfully.
• Collaborate with external agencies to support pupils' needs.
• Have recent training or willingness to attend training for pupils with medical and physical needs.

Important Dates:

• Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025
• Shortlisting: Tuesday 1st July 2025
• Interview: Monday 7th July 2025
• Start Date: Monday 1st September 2025

The Governing Body and Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Candidates must be registered with the EWC and hold a Teaching Assistant qualification. Holidays must be during school closure periods. The appointment process includes a lesson observation and interview.

Applications are welcomed in Welsh or English. Newport City Council values diversity and encourages applications from minority ethnic communities. Applicants should already have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not supported.

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

Ein gwerthoedd: Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gydraddol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd