Teaching Assistant - Level 3 - Lliswerry Primary

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Teaching Assistant - Level 3 - Lliswerry Primary
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Post No. EDSCH00462.9 - Teaching Assistant x 2 - Level 3 - Lliswerry Primary School

Full-time and Permanent

Required to start: As soon as possible

5 days per week, 34.5 hours per week, Term time only (including INSET days)

Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm (Professional Learning after school)

Are you looking for your next challenge?

The Interim Executive Headteacher and Governing Body of Lliswerry Primary School are looking to appoint X2 Level 3 Cover Supervisors who will play an important role in supporting the progress of our pupils and inspiring them to love learning. The successful candidates will be skilled in working with young people and able to supervise learning effectively in the absence of the class teacher, as well as provide in-class support when cover is not required. The role may also include small-group intervention and accompanying pupils on educational visits.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals wishing to gain valuable experience in a school environment as part of their career development.

We are a highly inclusive community focused school whose aim is to develop excellent relationships with all stakeholders in school and also with external partners and the wider community.

We are looking for X2 Level 3 Cover Supervisors who strive for excellence and will be able to contribute to the aims of the school.

The posts are offered on a permanent basis.

We are seeking X2 individuals who have:
- experience in teaching and learning
- dedication to the inclusion of all pupils
- a passion and ability to inspire children to have a love of learning
- high expectations of learning and behaviour
- an understanding of teaching children who are multilingual
- the ability to develop positive relationships with all pupils, staff, parents and governors

The appointment process will involve a lesson observation and an interview with the Interim Executive Headteacher and members of the Senior Leader Team.

Further details are available from the Interim Executive Headteacher, Mrs Nicky Pegington – 01633 832824

Closing Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 12pm
Shortlisting: Friday 27th February 2026
Interviews and Lesson observation: Monday 9th March 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.

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