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Post No. EDSCH00012.2 - Family Engagement Officer (Teaching Assistant Level 3) - Alway Primary School

32.5hrs per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time plus Training Days)
There is a whole school staff meeting on Wednesdays until 4.30pm.

The Governing Body, staff, and pupils seek to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, committed family engagement officer who can support our families and pupils. They will support the schools vision to "Always Be Proud, to Aspire, Believe and Achieve".

Our core values include:

• Respect: Respect ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
• Care: Provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive community where everyone is valued.
• Well-being: Actively encourage and promote health and well-being

The successful candidate will:

• Effectively engage and work closely with families, staff, pupils and the wider community to motivate pupils to reach their full potential.
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and have close liaison between the senior leadership team, teaching staff and parents.
• Nurture pupils to reach their full potential, supporting the well-being of pupils and their families
• Be enthusiastic, self-motivated and resilient
• Be responsible for working with families and pupils with the aim of improving attendance across the school.
• Be able to work alongside outside agencies and the local community supporting families and pupils.
• Be responsible for organising parent engagement events.
• Have excellent communication, organisational and record keeping skills.
• Be reliable and able to take responsibility.

For more information regarding the position please contact Mrs. Rodda, Headteacher on 01633 277905 or email alwayprimary@newportschools.wales

Closing date: Monday, 22nd September 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025
Interviews: Friday 26th September 2025

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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