Teaching Assistant - HLTA

Vision for Education - Cardiff; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education company is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a local primary school in Cardiff. This full-time role includes supporting pupils, covering classes during teacher absences, and engaging students in a dynamic learning environment. With a competitive pay rate of £500 to £525 per week and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a rewarding career in education.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Personal consultant support

Supportive school culture

Qualifications

• Qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) required.
• Experience working with children and young people is essential.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and engage with pupils needed.

Responsibilities

• Support students across all key stages during class and lunch breaks.
• Cover classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Assist the class teacher with administrative tasks.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Passion for education

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

HLTA qualification

GCSE Grade C in English and Maths

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Primary School in Cardiff

• Are you a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a primary school role in Cardiff?
• Searching for a Monday to Friday job in education?
• Interested in a competitive weekly pay rate from £500 - £525 per week
• Passionate about supporting primary-aged pupils and covering for class teachers during absences?
• Have transferrable skills and experiences to positively impact students' education?
• Looking to advance your career in education with training opportunities?
• Want to work for a company that values its staff, offering a pension scheme and additional benefits?

Join a Welsh government-approved and highly recommended education company!

Job Details:

• Location: Grangetown, Cardiff
• Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Primary School
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Start Date: September 2025

Vision for Education are actively recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a local primary school in Cardiff, rated as outstanding by ESTYN. We're seeking a dedicated individual to join their dynamic team and support pupils across all key stages.

Key Responsibilities of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant:

• Provide support to pupils across all key stages
• Cover classes during short-term teacher absences
• Engage pupils in learning on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assist the class teacher with various tasks and day preparation
• Supervise children during lunch breaks
• Perform general administrative duties
• Contribute to the school's culture and ethos
• Passionately deliver the best educational experience for children

What We Look For in a Higher Level Teaching Assistant:

• HLTA qualification
• Enthusiasm and passion for education
• Interest in supporting pupils to overcome learning barriers
• Experience working with children and young people
• Ability to effectively manage challenging behaviour
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Good general education (GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths) and IT proficiency
• Ability to speak Welsh (preferred, not essential)

Benefits of Working with Vision for Education:

• Excellent pay rate: £500 - £525 per week
• Training and development opportunities
• Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme
• Full-time, long-term teaching assistant opportunity
• Personal consultant to guide your teaching career
• Vision for Education, part of The Edwin Group a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024
• Supportive school culture where your contributions are valued and rewarded

If you're interested in this full-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) position in Cardiff, click the link below to submit your CV.

We look forward to speaking with you!