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Post No. POSN000272 - Teaching Assistant Level 1 - The John Frost School



The John Frost School has a long-standing reputation for being a supportive and caring environment, achieving excellent results for our students.



We have a vacancy in our team of Teaching Assistants who support the special educational needs of statemented students. This is a term time post (38 weeks), working 8.30am - 3.30pm.



The main aim of this role is to support teachers to deliver academic excellence. This will involve:




Assisting students with their educational and social development Providing support for individual students to enable them to fully participate in activities Assisting teachers with the maintenance of student records Building and maintaining successful relationships with students, whilst treating them with respect and consideration Having high expectations, ensuring that every student will make academic and personal progress Encouraging and promoting positive behaviour


The role requires a level of education equivalent to GCSE English and Mathematics. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out administrative and record keeping duties. It is desirable to have some knowledge of the needs of students with a statement of special educational needs and autism.



Closing date: Wednesday 22 October 2025



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



THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC



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 - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd