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Post No. POSN000130 - Teaching Assistant - L2 - Lliswerry High School 

Starting 1st September 2025 

Part time,  32.30 Hours Per week

Working Pattern: Monday 08:30 - 15:20

Lliswerry High School is a thriving, multi-cultural, 11-18 mixed comprehensive school on the eastern side of Newport close to the M4. We currently have a superb opportunity for a talented, passionate and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our school.

The successful candidate will be a strong team player who will work closely in the classroom under the direct instruction of the teaching/senior staff to support the delivery of teaching and learning. You will have:

- A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths                                                                           

- Experience of working with young people aged 11-18

- Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff

- Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of learners and build positive relationships 

Lliswerry High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As an employee of Newport City Council, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of a generous pension scheme, discounted Newport Live membership as well as other  benefits including the Cycle to Work Scheme. Please see link below for further details.

Holidays must be taken during school closure periods. The appointment process will involve an interview with members of the school leadership team and a selection of Governors.

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC.

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 Date: 11.05.2025

Shortlisting Date: 13.05.2025

Interview Date: 22.05.2025

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.