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Post No. EDSCH00375.3 - Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Llanwern High School



Working Pattern: 8:45 am -to 3:00 pm



Fixed Term Contract is 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026



An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, teaching assistant to support a full-time teacher as part of our online provision in a unique collaboration between three secondary schools in Newport: Llanwern High School, Lliswerry High School and Newport High School.



These schools have recognised the challenges some of their pupils encounter in terms of school related anxieties and phobias that are barriers to attending school. These pupils are entitled to the same learning experiences as those who are able to physically attend school and as such this new collaborative approach seeks to address this.



We are seeking an innovative and creative individual. Someone who has a desire to work with a different approach, embracing technology to make a difference with some of the most vulnerable pupils in our school communities and across Newport.



The successful candidate will;



collaborate effectively with the class teacher to ensure the effective delivery of teaching, learning and wellbeing support, inspire and motivate pupils Support the class teacher to use technology innovatively support online lessons support the teacher to monitor and assess pupils' progress across a range of year groups. support pupil attainment in core subjects as well as wider experiences. support improvements in attendance commit to the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils foster positive relationships with parents and carers both online and face to face support pupils to return to a mainstream setting.

This role is a full-time teaching assistant post however, the successful candidate will also benefit from



the flexibility to work remotely access to online platforms the opportunity to work across three secondary schools

Safeguarding Statement

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.



Closing/Shortlisting date: Sunday 29th June (midnight)

Interview date: w/b 7th July



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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.

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