Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (CALU)

Location: Newport, Gwent, South East Wales

Salary: £120 per day minimum

Employment Type: Full time - Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Job Description

Our client, a Welsh-medium secondary school in Newport, Gwent, is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (CALU) to join their vibrant team. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes high expectations and the development of confident, Welsh-speaking learners. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school that values cultural heritage and language growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the language development of learners within the immersion centre, ensuring they achieve their full potential.
• Implementing literacy intervention plans across the school to enhance learners’ reading and writing skills.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and providing tailored support to individual and groups of students.
• Contributing to the school’s ethos of high expectations and fostering a positive, respectful learning environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working in an educational setting, preferably supporting language development or literacy.
• Mandatory compliance with an Enhanced DBS Check and a Full UK Driving Licence (if required for the role).

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive school community committed to high standards.
• Located in a beautiful setting with easy access to Cardiff and the M4 corridor.
• Candidate of the month competition - chance to win £50
• Quarterly Golden Ticket competition - chance to win £250

If you are a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (CALU) seeking a rewarding role in Newport, Gwent,

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