High Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£31,067- £35,235) Pro Rata +ALN |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2025 |
| Location: | Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5AQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1477758 |
Summary
JOB ROLE HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT
JOB REF ED50277085
TYPE OF CONTRACT PERMANENT
SALARY Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£31,067- £35,235) Pro Rata + ALN Allowance
START DATE September 2025
HOURS OF WORK 32.5 hours per week (Term time only 39 weeks)
Due to growth and development, Ty Gwyn School are looking to appoint a knowledgeable and skilled Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a passion for working with pupils with Additional Leaning Needs.
Ty Gwyn supports pupils aged 3-19 with autism and /or profound and complex needs. The school is federated with Riverbank and Woodlands High School within the Western Learning Federation.
We pride ourselves on our positive, inclusive and welcoming ethos which has been recognised by Investors in People, which has awarded us the highest achieving platinum award. Successful candidates will benefit from relevant training and a high quality personalised professional learning offer.Ty Gwyn school is very proud to be a place where a community comes together to enjoy life in a fun, happy, inclusive and compassionate way. All experiences at Ty Gwyn are pupil centred and tailored to individual needs. This setting and approach lead to an environment which is filled with smiles and excitement. The HLTA roles will support our high quality existing HLTA team to:
• Develop and implement a diverse range of inclusive activities tailored to the needs of pupils with a wide range of abilities, including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism and severe learning difficulties (SLD). These activities may form part of the schools planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time for teachers.
• Work closely with teachers & senior leaders to ensure teaching assistants employed on a part time 3hr a day role are:
o Supported to access information and professional learning
o Effective in directly or indirectly supporting the provision of high-quality learning experiences
o Supporting the needs of pupils including an emphasis on postural management and physical activities
• Drive the 14-19 pathways programme by creating opportunities for pupils to access internal and community facilities, engage in qualifications, and participate in transition activities that promote lifelong health and fitness.
• Coordinate extracurricular clubs and activities, including lunchtime sessions ensuring a varied and engaging offer for all pupils.
• Liaise with local sports clubs, community organisations, and external agencies to create partnerships that enhance opportunities available to our Learners.
• Lead training sessions for staff to build capacity and confidence in delivering inclusive sports activities.
• Collaborate with local authorities, health professionals, and other external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to meeting the needs of pupils with ALN.
• Establish strong partnerships with local colleges, businesses, and community organisations to create opportunities for work experience, accredited courses, and other enrichment activities.
• Support the transition of pupils between educational phases (e.g., primary to secondary, school to post-19 settings), ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for both pupils and families.
• Maintain and develop specialist areas and rooms across the school
• Work with senior leaders and other key staff to monitor and improve staff wellbeingThis post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This 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.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• 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.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.
Completed application forms to be emailed to: Kate DonoghueCLOSING DATE: 2nd May 2025 10am
SHORTLISTING DATE: TBC
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
JOB REF ED50277085
TYPE OF CONTRACT PERMANENT
SALARY Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£31,067- £35,235) Pro Rata + ALN Allowance
START DATE September 2025
HOURS OF WORK 32.5 hours per week (Term time only 39 weeks)
Due to growth and development, Ty Gwyn School are looking to appoint a knowledgeable and skilled Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a passion for working with pupils with Additional Leaning Needs.
Ty Gwyn supports pupils aged 3-19 with autism and /or profound and complex needs. The school is federated with Riverbank and Woodlands High School within the Western Learning Federation.
We pride ourselves on our positive, inclusive and welcoming ethos which has been recognised by Investors in People, which has awarded us the highest achieving platinum award. Successful candidates will benefit from relevant training and a high quality personalised professional learning offer.Ty Gwyn school is very proud to be a place where a community comes together to enjoy life in a fun, happy, inclusive and compassionate way. All experiences at Ty Gwyn are pupil centred and tailored to individual needs. This setting and approach lead to an environment which is filled with smiles and excitement. The HLTA roles will support our high quality existing HLTA team to:
• Develop and implement a diverse range of inclusive activities tailored to the needs of pupils with a wide range of abilities, including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism and severe learning difficulties (SLD). These activities may form part of the schools planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time for teachers.
• Work closely with teachers & senior leaders to ensure teaching assistants employed on a part time 3hr a day role are:
o Supported to access information and professional learning
o Effective in directly or indirectly supporting the provision of high-quality learning experiences
o Supporting the needs of pupils including an emphasis on postural management and physical activities
• Drive the 14-19 pathways programme by creating opportunities for pupils to access internal and community facilities, engage in qualifications, and participate in transition activities that promote lifelong health and fitness.
• Coordinate extracurricular clubs and activities, including lunchtime sessions ensuring a varied and engaging offer for all pupils.
• Liaise with local sports clubs, community organisations, and external agencies to create partnerships that enhance opportunities available to our Learners.
• Lead training sessions for staff to build capacity and confidence in delivering inclusive sports activities.
• Collaborate with local authorities, health professionals, and other external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to meeting the needs of pupils with ALN.
• Establish strong partnerships with local colleges, businesses, and community organisations to create opportunities for work experience, accredited courses, and other enrichment activities.
• Support the transition of pupils between educational phases (e.g., primary to secondary, school to post-19 settings), ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for both pupils and families.
• Maintain and develop specialist areas and rooms across the school
• Work with senior leaders and other key staff to monitor and improve staff wellbeingThis post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This 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.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• 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.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.
Completed application forms to be emailed to: Kate DonoghueCLOSING DATE: 2nd May 2025 10am
SHORTLISTING DATE: TBC
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC