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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel
Cardiff
1 day ago
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We are seeking an experienced and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the CF24 area of Cardiff. This role would suit a confident practitioner who can hit the ground running, adapt quickly to the needs of the school, and support children across a range of abilities and year groups.

The successful candidate will be:



  • Nurturing, caring, and patient, with a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.


  • Experienced in a primary setting, with a good understanding of classroom practice and the ability to lead small groups or whole-class sessions when required.


  • Flexible and reliable, able to adapt to different roles and responsibilities within the school day.


  • Ideally experienced in supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN/SEN), including those with behavioural, social, or communication needs.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Deliver planned lessons or interventions under the direction of the class teacher or SENCO.


  • Provide targeted support to pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis.


  • Contribute to planning, assessment, and record-keeping.


  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.


  • Support with classroom management and promote positive behaviour.


Requirements:



  • HLTA qualification (or equivalent experience).


  • Proven experience working in a primary school setting.


  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


  • A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to be part of a supportive team.


If you’re a dedicated HLTA looking for a rewarding opportunity in a friendly and community-focused Cardiff school, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: CF24 area, Cardiff
Contract: Full-time or Part-time available
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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