Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Nursery)
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£31,067- £35,235) Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 7Eu |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1489844 |
Summary
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Nursery)
Post Ref: ED50234713
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£31,067- £35,235) Pro Rata
Hours: 32.5hrs per week, Term time only - 39 weeks
From Monday 1st September
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity within a thriving multi-cultural primary school? St Paul’s Church in Wales Primary School is such a thriving community. The Governors of St Paul’s Church in Wales Primary School wish to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will support the school’s vision of a family of learners who belong believe and succeed together. This is a permanent post.
St Paul’s is a vibrant, multicultural, church school in the heart of Grangetown, Cardiff. Our committed team work hard to nurture our children and set high expectations for learning and wellbeing.
We are seeking to recruit a kind, calm and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of our morning 24 place nursery class working alongside our experienced team and working in classroom based environments across all phases in the afternoons. The role requires the delivery of planned, high-quality learning experiences for our nursery children. Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time will be provided.
The ideal candidate will be able to develop children’s progress in all aspects of their learning, including their speech and language, literacy, numeracy and independence skills.
The successful candidate will be:
Patient and caring
Positive
Hardworking and keen to be part of a team
Supportive of the Christian ethos of the school whilst understanding its multi-faith context.
Professional at all times
The successful candidate will have:
A Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification o A degree plus relevant qualifications or enrolment within one are also acceptable for application
Experience of running a nursery
Understanding of the needs of nursery age children, including working with those with additional learning needs, and the ability to demonstrate flexibility and versatility
A holistic approach to the well-being and education of learners
A commitment to our inclusive and Christian faith school ethos
High expectations for behaviour and learner progress
A commitment to developing and maintaining caring, supportive and positive relationships with learners and parents
Excellent communication skills, a team player attitude and the skills to work independently
The ability to follow and apply whole school child protection and safeguarding procedures
At St Paul’s we can offer
• A happy, supportive school environment
• A professional commitment to raising standards for all learners
• Children who are well-behaved, enthusiastic and excited to learn and who enjoy being in school. • Staff with excellent knowledge and experience to guide you in your role. • High-quality Continuing Professional Development opportunities Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. For more information please email St Pauls school.Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Completed application forms must be returned via email directly to the school and marked For the Attention of Mrs Ruth Wiltshire by the closing date below. Closing Date: Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 12.00 Noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 19th June 2025
Interview and lesson observations: Week Beginning: Monday 23rd June 2025
Start Date: 1st September 2025For more information please email St Pauls school.Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for Cardiff County 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.
Post Ref: ED50234713
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£31,067- £35,235) Pro Rata
Hours: 32.5hrs per week, Term time only - 39 weeks
From Monday 1st September
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity within a thriving multi-cultural primary school? St Paul’s Church in Wales Primary School is such a thriving community. The Governors of St Paul’s Church in Wales Primary School wish to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will support the school’s vision of a family of learners who belong believe and succeed together. This is a permanent post.
St Paul’s is a vibrant, multicultural, church school in the heart of Grangetown, Cardiff. Our committed team work hard to nurture our children and set high expectations for learning and wellbeing.
We are seeking to recruit a kind, calm and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of our morning 24 place nursery class working alongside our experienced team and working in classroom based environments across all phases in the afternoons. The role requires the delivery of planned, high-quality learning experiences for our nursery children. Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time will be provided.
The ideal candidate will be able to develop children’s progress in all aspects of their learning, including their speech and language, literacy, numeracy and independence skills.
The successful candidate will be:
Patient and caring
Positive
Hardworking and keen to be part of a team
Supportive of the Christian ethos of the school whilst understanding its multi-faith context.
Professional at all times
The successful candidate will have:
A Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification o A degree plus relevant qualifications or enrolment within one are also acceptable for application
Experience of running a nursery
Understanding of the needs of nursery age children, including working with those with additional learning needs, and the ability to demonstrate flexibility and versatility
A holistic approach to the well-being and education of learners
A commitment to our inclusive and Christian faith school ethos
High expectations for behaviour and learner progress
A commitment to developing and maintaining caring, supportive and positive relationships with learners and parents
Excellent communication skills, a team player attitude and the skills to work independently
The ability to follow and apply whole school child protection and safeguarding procedures
At St Paul’s we can offer
• A happy, supportive school environment
• A professional commitment to raising standards for all learners
• Children who are well-behaved, enthusiastic and excited to learn and who enjoy being in school. • Staff with excellent knowledge and experience to guide you in your role. • High-quality Continuing Professional Development opportunities Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. For more information please email St Pauls school.Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Completed application forms must be returned via email directly to the school and marked For the Attention of Mrs Ruth Wiltshire by the closing date below. Closing Date: Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 12.00 Noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 19th June 2025
Interview and lesson observations: Week Beginning: Monday 23rd June 2025
Start Date: 1st September 2025For more information please email St Pauls school.Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for Cardiff County 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.