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Primary Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 23 March 2026
Salary: £93 per day
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 17 April 2026
Location: Newport, Gwent
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 208063

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Summary

Newport
£93 per day
Start Date: 13th April
Full-Time | Term-Time Only

A welcoming and well-established primary school in Newport is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Year 1 and Year 2 from April.

This is a long-term opportunity within a supportive school environment, with a strong focus on early development, pupil wellbeing, and positive classroom engagement.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support learning across Key Stage 1. Responsibilities will include:
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Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom


Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom
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Working with small groups and individual pupils


Working with small groups and individual pupils
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Assisting with literacy and numeracy development


Assisting with literacy and numeracy development
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Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement


Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
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Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment


Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

The school has a strong reputation for:
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A nurturing and inclusive approach to education


A nurturing and inclusive approach to education
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Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team


Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team
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A clear focus on pupil progress and wellbeing


A clear focus on pupil progress and wellbeing

Staff are well supported, and the school places high value on the contribution of Teaching Assistants within the classroom.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided. This role would suit individuals who are looking to develop their experience within a primary school setting.

The school welcomes applications from candidates who:
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Have experience working with children (school-based or otherwise)


Have experience working with children (school-based or otherwise)
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Are patient, reliable, and committed to supporting young learners


Are patient, reliable, and committed to supporting young learners
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Have strong communication and interpersonal skills


Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Are interested in developing a career within education


Are interested in developing a career within education


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Full-time role starting after Easter (13th April)


Full-time role starting after Easter (13th April)
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Paid £93 per day


Paid £93 per day
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Opportunity to continue beyond the initial placement


Opportunity to continue beyond the initial placement


Apply today! The Headteacher wants to appoint early April!

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