Post No. EDSCH00227.15 - Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Tredegar Park Primary School 1 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT The children, staff and Governing Body of Tredegar Park Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join the team from September 2026. We are currently looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant who will take the time to build strong professional relationships with our children with additional learning needs, including those with behavioural difficulties. Our Teaching Assistants play a really important role in the life of Tredegar Park Primary School. We would like to appoint individuals who: • Are able to develop excellent working relationships with all pupils, Governing Body members, staff and parents/carers. • Are dedicated to the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of all pupils. • Have high expectations of what all pupils can achieve and who will invest heavily in supporting them to reach their full potential. • Are positive and respectful and reflect regularly on their practice in order to improve professionally. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who have: • Experience of working in a school or setting with pupils, supporting the teacher with a range of tasks. • Experience of supporting pupils with ALN on a one-to-one basis or within small groups to help them make good progress in their wellbeing and learning. • The ability to use specific strategies to support pupils with social and communication needs. • The ability to manage behaviour in a positive and respectful manner. • The ability to work with a range of external agencies to support the needs of the pupils. • Recent training or the willingness to attend training to support pupils with medical and physical needs. Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026 Shortlisting Date: Monday 1st June 2026 Interview Date: Friday 5th June 2026 Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 The Governing Body and Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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. Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together Ein gwerthoedd - Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd