Welsh-Medium HLTA: Lead Classroom Support in Cardiff

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated candidate manager

Free CPD including Safeguarding, Team

CPD discounts

Wellbeing and career support

Job summary

Elementa Support Services is partnering with a welcoming Welsh-medium secondary school in Cardiff to recruit an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who can lead lessons when teachers are absent and support high-quality teaching.

You will work with learners across KS3-4, support ALN/SEND, manage classrooms, and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing. Welsh fluency and EWC registration are preferred. The role offers ongoing CPD and a positive school community.

Qualifications

• Welsh fluency is essential for the role.
• HLTA status or substantial HLTA experience.
• UK school-based experience in teaching and learning.
• EWC registration or willingness to obtain it.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-planned lessons when teachers are absent.
• Support engaging, inclusive learning across the classroom.
• Work with individuals and small groups to boost confidence and achievement.
• Support pupils with ALN/SEND to reach their full potential.
• Monitor progress and feed back to teaching staff.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, and safeguarding.
• Play an active role in school life alongside teachers and leadership teams.

Skills

Welsh fluency

Classroom management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

HLTA status

EWC registration

DBS check (Enhanced)

Tools

Safeguarding training

Job description

Elementa Support Services is partnering with a welcoming Welsh-medium secondary school in Cardiff to recruit an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who can lead lessons when teachers are absent and support high-quality teaching.

You will work with learners across KS3-4, support ALN/SEND, manage classrooms, and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing. Welsh fluency and EWC registration are preferred. The role offers ongoing CPD and a positive school community.