Higher Level Teaching Assistant - St Woolos Primary School
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 18 - 23 £30,559 - £33,366 (Pro rata)
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Post No. POSN004280 - Teaching Assistant Level 4 - St Woolos Primary School
Required for September 1st 2025
Role Overview: St Woolos Primary School is seeking a dedicated and motivated Teaching Assistant (Level 4) to support our vibrant school community in nurturing the academic and personal growth of our children. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting our school values of Be Kind, Be Fair, Be Curious, and Be Aspirational, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and well-qualified individual to become a key member of the school team. The role will involve working under the guidance of teaching staff and members of the School Leadership Team in order to provide the very best learning for our children.
Key Responsibilities Include:
1. Support classroom teachers in planning, delivering and assessing engaging and effective lessons, working with small groups, individual pupils and whole class cover.
2. Assist in the implementation of differentiated activities and interventions to meet the needs of all learners.
3. Promote an inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued, respected, and motivated to succeed.
4. Contribute to the development of the school’s ethos, working towards the 4 purposes of the curriculum: ambitious, capable learners; enterprising, creative contributors; ethical, informed citizens; healthy, confident individuals.
5. Foster a classroom environment that encourages curiosity, kindness, fairness, and aspiration in line with our school values.
6. Support pupils’ social and emotional development, building positive relationships with both pupils and staff.
7. Assist in the assessment of pupils’ progress and contribute to individual learning plans.
Key Personal Specifications:
1. Qualifications: A Level 4 qualification is desirable in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
2. Experience: Experience working in a school environment, particularly supporting students with diverse learning needs, is essential.
3. Commitment to the Curriculum: A commitment to promoting the Four Purposes of the curriculum, ensuring that every pupil is supported to thrive and grow both academically and personally.
4. Positive Relationships: Ability to form strong, positive relationships with students, staff, and parents. You will be a role model for our school values – Kind, Fair, Curious, and Aspirational.
5. Flexibility: Ability to work across all age phases and adapt to changing circumstances and student needs.
6. Teamwork: A strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and other colleagues, showing initiative and taking responsibility when required.
7. Professionalism: An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and child protection policies and practices. This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Additional Information:
1. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
2. Holidays must be taken during school closure periods.
If you are passionate about education, dedicated to supporting children’s development, and eager to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 11/04/25
Short Listing: 02/05/25
Interview Date: to be confirmed
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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.
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Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd
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