Teaching Assistant - L2 - Llanwern High School

Job description

Post No. POSN003879 - Teaching Assistant - L2 (ASD Base) - Llanwern High School

28.45 hours per week - Term time only (39 weeks)
Start Date ASAP

The Role

Llanwern High School is looking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support pupils from across the key stages. This post will involve working with pupils on a one-to-one basis and small
groups in our Base. The successful candidate will be able to familiarise themselves with the educational needs of pupils and draw on information provided by the school and ALNCO in order to provide the best support possible. We are looking for candidates who are motivated, patient and supportive. Full details regarding this position can be found in the Job description and person specification. Candidates from both
primary and secondary schools are welcome.

Our Base

Llanwern high ASD Base is a LA specialist provision for 30 pupils. The base is a designated, purpose-built
suit in the school, with access to the mainstream facilities also.

Our School

Llanwern High School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school serving much of the eastern side of Newport. We are housed in a new building that provides a learning environment and facilities appropriate
for a 21st century school. We currently have just over 1100 pupils on roll.
We believe that education should be about preparing young people with the key skills and behaviours that they will need for a successful future, hence our school vision of "Nurture, Growth, Success for All". We pride ourselves on the wider opportunities to support pupil development outside of the classroom, such as our recent production of Grease, our Cultural Showcase, alongside regular sporting fixtures. We have a pupil leadership team that is actively involved in decision making across the school and supporting community projects.

In 2022, we were the proud recipients of the inaugural Betty Campbell MBE award for promoting the contributions and perspectives of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. We are a school that fosters an environment of kindness and respect built upon the positive relationships between pupils and staff.

At Llanwern High school you would be part of a supportive school environment with staff wellbeing high in our priorities. We provide high-quality support for colleagues at all stages of their careers, with bespoke
professional learning from both internal and external providers.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC.

Closing date: 1st November 2026 (11.59pm)
Shortlisting date: W/c 2nd November 2026
Interview date: W/c 9th November 2026

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