Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Maes Ebbw SchoolCouncil

Post No. EDSCH00497.12 - Teaching Assistant - Maes Ebbw

Weekdays excluding Wednesdays 8.45am – 3.35pm term time only

Wednesdays 8.45am – 4.25pm term time only

Maes Ebbw is a special needs school that caters for children between the ages of 3 to 19 (Nursery to Tertiary). We have two sites. The smaller site, Maes Ebbw Bach, is situated in Maindee and caters for some of our 16 to 19-year-olds. The larger, main site is situated in Maesglas.

Our aim is to provide high quality educational and therapeutic provision for all our pupils. Maes Ebbw is child-centred, flexible and responsive to the complex needs of each pupil. Central to our philosophy is a strong belief that our pupils should have the help, commitment and expertise to give them every opportunity to develop independence, succeed and be happy.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and caring Teaching Assistant (Level 2). The advertised job is for 32.5 hours per week (5 days) and you may be placed in any class across the schools.

The role will involve working with pupils with a range of special educational needs of differing ages. The role requires that you support pupils in class as well as assisting their care needs.

Ideally you will have some experience of working with children in a school setting as well as experience of supporting children with additional needs.

Holidays must be taken during school closure periods. The appointment process will involve an interview with members of the school leadership team and a selection of Governors.

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: 16.11.2026
Shortlisting Date: 19.11.2026
Interview Date: w.c. 30.11.2026
Start Date: 04.01.2026

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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.

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