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Post No. POSN004817 - Teaching Assistant(LSB) - Level 3 - The John Frost School



32.5 hours per week Monday - Friday



For 39 weeks



Start date: immediately



Working in our Learning Support Base, you will provide a complementary service to teachers and pastoral staff, addressing the needs of students who require help in overcoming barriers to learning in order to achieve their full potential.



You will work with a range of students but give priority to those who need the most help, especially those experiencing multiple disadvantages. You will work with others on our learning support and pastoral team discussing and delivering short-term support programmes.



You could cover a variety of issues, ranging from punctuality, absence, challenging or abusive behavior, to working with able and gifted learners who are experiencing difficulties.



Responsibilities.



Your tasks will include:


helping students who are underperforming in their subjects, either on a one-to-one basis outside the classroom or in a small group within the Learning Support Base; implementing strategies and supporting students in self-esteem and confidence-building activities; listening to and helping students resolve a range of issues that are creating barriers to learning; monitoring attendance and punctuality of students; providing group activities such as anger management classes; maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports and evaluations; provide ELSA support for identified students; working in partnership with parents to discuss issues and their potential resolutions attend external agency meetings as directed


Closing date: Wednesday 4 February 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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