Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Ysgol Glannau Gwaun

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Job summary

Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at Ysgol Glannau Gwaun to support teachers with planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities. The role focuses on pupils’ academic, social and emotional development and requires strong teamwork.

The HLTA will promote positive behaviour, help pupils overcome barriers to learning, and contribute to a stimulating learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting teaching and learning across a school setting.
• Commitment to raising standards and improving outcomes for pupils.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Welsh language skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities with teachers.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupil development.
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and create a stimulating environment.
• Work effectively as part of a dedicated school team.

Skills

HLTA experience

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Welsh language skills

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Ysgol Glannau Gwaun

Job profile for Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Ysgol Glannau Gwaun

work_outline Basis Open Ended

07/10/2026

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Ysgol Glannau Gwaun

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Grade 6 - £29,071 - £32,046 pro rata

Contractual hours 30 Basis Open Ended

Job category/type Education

Job reference REQAA7559

Attachments Higher Learning Teaching Assistant - Level 4 - WG - Job Description (W).doc

Attachments Employee Benefits Leaflet A5 (E).pdf

Attachments Higher Learning Teaching Assistant - Level 4 - WG - Job Description (E).doc

Attachments Employee Benefits Leaflet A5 (W).pdf

Job description

We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Seeing the school at first hand offers a valuable insight into our community, values, and the opportunities available within the role.

Grade 6 - £29,071.00 for 30 hours per week for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £20,704.94 pro rata.

The Governing Body of Ysgol Glannau Gwaun is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team.

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will work closely with teachers and other staff to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities, supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development. You will promote positive behaviour, help pupils overcome barriers to learning, and contribute to creating an engaging and stimulating learning environment.

We are looking for a candidate who has experience of supporting teaching and learning across a school setting, is committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils, has excellent communication skills and can work effectively as part of a team. We would encourage applicants to visit the school.

Teach Pembrokeshire Video: Video - Pembrokeshire County Council

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check. Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

The Supported Employment Programme is a group of local authority based enterprises that employs over 75 people with a disability or work limiting health condition, please visit the link below for further information: Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme - Pembrokeshire County Council

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [e-mail].
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [e-mail].
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are essential. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Pembrokeshire County Council,Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TP