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Post No. EDSCH00785.26 - Teaching Assistant Level 2 (ALN) - Pillgwenlly Primary School



Pillgwenlly Primary School are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to work with pupils with additional needs across the school. This position is offered on a permanent basis.



Pillgwenlly Primary School has very recently moved into a brand-new building. The new school serves a multicultural and multilingual community in the heart of a diverse inner-city community within Newport, South Wales and enjoys excellent facilities which benefit the pupils and supports community engagement. This extensive three-form entry school provides education for children aged 3 to 11 years and has a 20-place generic Additional Learning Needs Resource Base. The school is within the John Frost cluster of primary schools.



We are looking for someone with experience of working with primary age pupils who has a proven track record of developing excellent relationships and applying the principles of nurture to their work. Knowledge and experience of working as a classroom teaching assistant, supporting pupils with ALN needs and supporting intervention groups is preferable. We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible individual to support the work of the school who is willing to learn. You must be calm and approachable and passionate about wanting each child to experience success every day and have the knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to the work of the wider school team.



The broad outline of the role will be working to support a pupil with additional needs. Full training will be provided to ensure that you are able to meet the needs of the child effectively as part of the wider school team.



If successful you can expect to work as part of a highly supportive team who work together to support a wide range of diverse needs across the school. You will have access to bespoke support both within school and if necessary from outside of the school to enable you to thrive in your role.



Applications should be made through the Newport jobs website/ Educators Wales



Closing Date: 3rd October

Shortlisting: W/B 6th October

Interviews: W/B 13th October



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.

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