Post No. EDSCH00462.9 - Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Pastoral and Wellbeing - Lliswerry Primary School
Term time only (including INSET days and Professional Learning on Wednesday and Thursday)
Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Start Date: September 2026
The Interim Executive Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant who will play a key role in supporting the wellbeing and pastoral needs of our children. The successful candidate will be a compassionate and proactive practitioner, with the ability to build positive relationships, deliver targeted interventions, and support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning.
We are looking for a teaching assistant who can:-
Deliver targeted, high-quality wellbeing interventions to individuals and small groups of learners.- Support the school’s pastoral provision by promoting positive behaviour, emotional resilience, and inclusion for all pupils.
- Work closely with the ALNCo, class teachers and pastoral team to plan, implement, and review intervention programmes.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to help them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
- Monitor, record, and evaluate the impact of interventions, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
- Provide in-class support where needed to reinforce learning and ensure continuity between intervention work and classroom practice.
- Contribute to safeguarding and well-being procedures, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for all children.
- Liaise effectively with staff, parents, and external professionals to support pupils with additional needs.
We are a highly inclusive community focused school whose aim is to develop excellent relationships with all stakeholders in school and also with external partners and the wider community. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who strives for excellence and will be able to contribute to the aims of the school. The post is offered on a permanent basis.
The appointment process will involve an interview with the Interim Executive Headteacher and the Senior Leader Team.
Further details are available from the Interim Executive Head Teacher, Mrs Nicky Pegington.
A commitment to help all young people and staff to achieve their best, and a shared belief in our school ethos of being a Centre of Equity and Excellence for Learning and Wellbeing is expected of all staff.
Closing Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Interview and Task: Monday 6th July 2026
THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).
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
