Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Glan Usk Primary School

Salary

Grade 3 SCP 5 - 6 £26,427 - £26,847 (Pro rata)

Contractual hours

• 33.5
• Basis
• Part time
• Region
• Annual - £20,000 to £29,999 (Pro rata)
• Package
• Fixed Term
• Job category/type
• Education (Non Teaching)
• Date posted
• 13/10/2026
• Job reference

NCC011094

Post No. EDSCH01304.12 - Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Glan Usk Primary School

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Position x 3

Part time (33.50 hours) Fixed Term

(Fixed Term until 31.08.27)

Glan Usk Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and caring Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning in our school. You should be suitably qualified and experienced and committed to furthering your own professional development. Prior experience of supporting pupils with ALN needs is highly desirable.

We are a happy and welcoming school, looking to add to our highly committed, dedicated team. Our forward thinking and innovative curriculum assists us in achieving our mission statement: "Excite, Challenge, Empower" for all learners, children and adults alike. Our School mission is realised through three core principles:

To make learning irresistible

To strive for equity and excellence

To nurture our community

Our whole school approach to wellbeing is the golden thread which binds the culture and ethos of the school together. Our values, daily interactions with each other, our relationships, our practice and pedagogy, all systems and processes are underpinned by 5 key elements which help us in putting the vision into action.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate how the following 5 elements: Safety, Belonging, Agency, Efficacy, Love and Care, are an integral part of their day to day practice and how this will have a positive effect on learning and outcomes.

We are looking for somebody who

Is an outstanding practitioner, inspirational and forward thinking

Is enthusiastic, motivated, and caring and able to nurture children to achieve their potential

Is passionate about providing exciting, creative and challenging learning opportunities for all pupils, which enhance their literacy, numeracy and digital skills

Is a committed team player and role model with proven ability to lead, challenge and empower children and colleagues

Is able to demonstrate and promote excellence, equality and high expectations of achievement and behaviour

Is able to build a relationship of mutual respect with the pupils, parents, staff and the Governing Body

Is able to bring passion, energy, enthusiasm and be driven to fulfil the role to the best of their ability

The positions are fixed term and are offered as follows: 33.5 hours

Pattern of Work: Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Wed-Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Holidays must be taken during school closure periods.

Closing date: Sunday 1st November 26

Shortlisting: Monday 2nd November 26

Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 4th November 26

The appointment process will involve an interview with members of the school leadership team and/or a selection of governors.

To commence as soon as possible thereafter, pending pre-employment and safeguarding checks.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)

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