Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Marshfield Primary School

Salary
Grade 3 SCP 5 \- 6 £25,583 \- £ 25,989 (pro rata)

Contractual hours
33

Basis
Part time

Region
Annual \- £20,000 to £29,999 (Pro rata)

Package
Fixed Term

Job category/type
Education (Non Teaching)

Date posted
18/05/2026

Job reference
NCC010753

Post No. EDSCH00623\.1 \- Teaching Assistant Level 2 \- Marshfield Primary School

Fixed Term until 20th July 2027

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Marshfield Primary School provides education for pupils between 3 and 11 years of age. There are currently 445 pupils on roll, including 20 full\-time equivalent pupils in the nursery.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring and reliable Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role will primarily involve supporting younger pupils, including children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), and working closely with staff to ensure all learners are fully included, supported and able to thrive.

At Marshfield Primary School, our teaching assistants are recognised as enabling adults – adults who nurture and care for our children while also supporting them to become confident, curious and independent learners. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of balancing nurture with high expectations and who can provide calm, consistent and responsive support for pupils with a range of learning, communication, sensory and emotional needs.

This means:*

Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to ensure they feel safe, valued and ready to learn*

Supporting children with a range of additional learning needs through patient, inclusive and responsive practice*

Working closely with teachers and outside agencies to implement support strategies and personalised approaches*

Responding with creativity, flexibility and compassion to meet the needs of individual learners*

Encouraging children to think for themselves, problem\-solve and develop resilience and independence*

Supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing, communication and regulation needs alongside their learning*

Providing inclusive support that enables every child to participate fully and achieve success

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:*

A nurturing, calm and caring approach to working with children*

Experience of supporting pupils with additional learning needs*

An understanding of inclusive practice and strategies to support children with a range of needs*

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff*

Patience, professionalism, resilience and emotional warmth*

Creativity and flexibility in adapting to pupils’ needs and learning situations

The ability to work effectively as part of a team*

Good communication and interpersonal skills*

A commitment to supporting all children to reach their full potential*

High standards in basic skills*

A love of learning and child development*

The ability to use initiative and respond proactively to situations*

An excellent understanding of safeguarding principles and child\-centred practice

Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026

Interviews: Friday 12th June 2026

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 the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

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 – Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd

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