Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Full-time hours

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD

Long-term opportunities

DBS support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming primary school in Cardiff from September. The successful candidate will support teaching and learning across Foundation Phase, KS1 and KS2, lead small-group intervention sessions, and cover lessons during PPA time or staff absence with confidence and strong behaviour management.

This is a full-time position with a dedicated consultant and opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• HLTA status or significant classroom experience required.
• Good understanding of the Curriculum for Wales.
• Confident leading whole-class learning.
• Able to adapt to different year groups and learning needs.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Support learning across Foundation Phase, KS1 and KS2.
• Lead small group and intervention sessions in literacy and numeracy.
• Cover classes during PPA time or staff absence.
• Support teachers with planning, preparation and assessment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

HLTA experience

Leading lessons

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

HLTA status

Job description

Full-Time | September Start | Primary School | Cardiff

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming primary school in Cardiff from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or qualified HLTA who is ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, delivering interventions, leading lessons when required, and working closely with teaching staff to ensure every pupil reaches their full potential.

As a HLTA, no two days will be the same. You will work across different year groups, supporting teachers while also taking responsibility for leading learning activities and covering classes during PPA time or staff absence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Supporting teaching and learning across Foundation Phase, KS1 and KS2
• Leading small group and intervention sessions in literacy and numeracy
• Working with pupils who require additional learning support
• Supporting teachers with planning, preparation and assessment
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment

The school is looking for someone who:

• Holds HLTA status or has significant classroom experience in a similar role
• Has a good understanding of the Curriculum for Wales
• Is confident leading whole-class learning
• Can adapt to different year groups and learning needs
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Has strong behaviour management and communication skills

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement
• Access to free CPD and professional development courses
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school positions
• Support with Enhanced DBS and EWC Registration if required

Whether you're already working as a HLTA or you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a role with greater responsibility, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive primary school in Cardiff.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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