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Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA

Cardiff

Immediate Start / January 2026

£100-£130 Per day

Do you have a HLTA / PGCE qualification and looking for a new opportunity this term?

Do you have a profound love for making a difference on your pupils’ academic and social development?

Are you able to manage challenging behaviour to high standards?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with many lovely Primary Schools located throughout Cardiff. These Primary Schools have a highly ambitious vision for the support and development of their pupil’s wellbeing and academic growth. We want to ensure that you are attentive to every child’s needs by creating trusted relationships between staff and pupils.

We are looking to take on a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing and delivering learning activities whilst assessing each pupil and tracking their progress throughout the year. You will need to hold a strong knowledge of specific aspects of the Welsh curriculum and be able to confidently support pupils when required.

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA qualification
• PGCE or PCET qualifications are also acceptable
• At least 6 months experience within a classroom environment
• Strong classroom management skills
• A reflective and creative personality

• A dedicated team of consultants available around the clock to help you with the easy onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *T&Cs apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services