Post No. EDSCH02151.6.1 - Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Jubilee Park Primary School
Applicants are invited to apply for a Teaching Assistant post starting on 1st September 2026. At Jubilee Park Primary School, Level Two teaching assistants are expected to support groups of children, work collaboratively with the class teacher and engage in creative and purposeful planning for learning.
At Jubilee Park Primary School, we have been focused on developing a culture of learning since the school opened in September 2017. We are committed to learning and to inspiring, nurturing and celebrating the success of all our children and the wider school team. We are a learning organisation that focuses on igniting a passion for learning. All members of our school work together to ensure wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to creating a happy and inclusive learning environment where we support each other to thrive and where success is celebrated.
The position will be 34.5 hours a week:
8:30 - 3:30 – Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30 - 4:30 – Tuesday, Thursday
We are looking for somebody who:
- Is an outstanding practitioner with an inquiring and creative mindset.
- Is caring and able to support children to achieve their potential.
- Is motivated and able to use their own initiative.
- Is able to demonstrate enthusiasm and and is capable of promoting a positive attitude to children, colleagues and the wider school community.
- Is committed to working in a high performing team and is willing to be supportive through both the successes and challenges that working in a school brings.
- Is committed to their own professional learning and development and working in an anti-racist learning organisation.
- Is able to bring passion and energy and be driven to fulfil the role to the best of their ability.
The appointment process will involve an interview with a member of the Leadership Team and a member of the Governing Body.
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).
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 1st July
Shortlisting: Friday 3rd July
Interviews Scheduled for: Tuesday 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 i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd
