Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Primary Schools

Aspire People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work across primary schools in Cardiff and surrounding areas starting January 2027. You will support learning, lead activities in the teacher's absence and deliver targeted interventions for pupils across EYFS to KS2.

Ideal candidates will hold HLTA status, have UK primary experience and be confident in leading whole-class activities while maintaining strong classroom management and communication with staff and SLT.

Qualifications

• Must hold recognised HLTA qualification or official HLTA status.
• Experience working within UK primary schools.
• Confidence leading whole-class learning activities.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum.
• Lead lessons and deliver planned activities in the teacher's absence.
• Provide targeted interventions for individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs and ALN.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain an engaging learning environment.
• Work closely with class teachers and senior leadership teams.

Skills

HLTA qualification

Primary curriculum knowledge

Lead lessons

Interventions for individuals

ALN support

Feedback to staff

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

LMHLTA001

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Primary Schools - Cardiff

Cardiff and surrounding areas

Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience

Full-time and part-time opportunities

January 2027 start

Aspire People are recruiting qualified and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to work across primary schools in Cardiff and the surrounding areas from January 2027.

We are looking for confident HLTAs who can take on additional classroom responsibilities, lead learning activities and provide high-quality support to pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HLTA looking for their next role in the new year, with opportunities to work across a range of primary settings.

The Role

• Support teaching and learning across the primary curriculum
• Lead lessons and deliver planned activities in the teacher's absence
• Provide targeted interventions for individuals and small groups
• Support pupils with additional learning needs and ALN
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain an engaging learning environment
• Work closely with class teachers and senior leadership teams

Essential Requirements

• Must hold recognised HLTA qualification or official HLTA status - this is essential
• Previous experience working within UK primary schools
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculumConfidence leading whole-class learning activities
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children's development

Please note: We are specifically looking for qualified HLTAs. Candidates with general Teaching Assistant experience who do not hold HLTA status or the relevant qualification will not be suitable for this role.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a range of local primary school opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Daily supply and longer-term opportunities
• Support with registration and compliance
• Access to CPD and professional development

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in Wales, or willingness to register
• Two professional references covering the last two years

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.