Senior Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A special educational institution is looking for a caring and dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Cardiff to work with pupils aged 7-11 with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties. This permanent role requires excellent communication and team working skills, along with a commitment to raising standards. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop professionally through excellent CPD opportunities. Interested applicants should reach out to the Headteacher for an informal discussion and submit their application forms before the deadline.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils who display distressed behaviours or Additional Learning Needs.
• Ability to lead a class and direct/support colleagues.
• Commitment to professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the potential of pupils as an excellent teaching assistant.
• Work effectively in partnership with staff, parents, and outside agencies.
• Support children and vulnerable adults to ensure safety.

Skills

Experience with distressed behaviours

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Commitment to raising standards

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Job Ref: ED50260902
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: Full time 34 hours per week – 39 weeks of the year
Start Date: February 2026

About the School

The Governing Body are seeking a caring, dynamic and hardworking HLTA for Ysgol Cynefin (previously called the Court School). This special school serves pupils aged 7-11 with a primary need of Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD). We are at an exciting stage of our development and during the 2025-26 academic year, we will move to two purpose-built sites in Fairwater and Llanrumney. Two of these roles will be based in Fairwater and the other one in Llanrumney.

Role Details

Required to start February 2026.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with pupils who display distressed behaviours and/or Additional Learning Needs (ALN) OR can demonstrate a willingness to work with the most challenging pupils.
• Be an excellent teaching assistant and role model who can work effectively within a team to maximise the potential of pupils.
• Lead a class and direct/support the work of colleagues.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to work effectively in partnership with staff, parents/carers and outside agencies.
• Be able to work collaboratively and flexibly.
• Have high expectations of achievement and a commitment to raising standards.

Development and Training

This is a challenging but rewarding position. We offer excellent CPD opportunities including training within the school and short/long term courses outside of the school.

Application

Please contact the Headteacher – Mr Jamyn Beesley for an informal discussion. Application forms should be emailed to the school’s Admin Support Officer Emma Gudgeon by Friday 12th December 2025 at 12:00 noon.

Disclosure and Registration

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented individuals, including:

• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.

Other Information

The vacancy is suitable for post share. Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well‑being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.