High Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Pentyrch, Cardiff, CF15 9QL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1528545 |
Summary
Bronllwyn,
Pentyrch,
Cardiff,
CF15 9QLExecutive Headteacher: Nicola Hammond
Age range: 3 – 11
Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Job Ref: ED50223677
Contract: Temporary until 17th July 2026
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: Full Time 37 hours a week
Start Date: As soon as possibleThe children, staff, and governors of Pentyrch Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Higher Level Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis to start as soon as possible with a contract end date of 17th July 2026. The postholder will be responsible for the schools nursery provision and will be supported by a Foundation Phase Class Teacher.
The successful candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, good interpersonal skills, show initiative, share in the planning and evaluation of activities and work well as part of a dedicated team.
Individuals should ensure that they meet all of the essential requirements detailed in the person specification and note the desirable attributes applicable to the post for which they are applying.
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.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
PLEASE download the application form, job description and person specification
and return by post or email to Miss Hannah Reed, Office Manager at the above address.
Closing date for applications will be on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12 noon.
Lesson observations and interviews will take place during week beginning Monday 26th January 2026.
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.
Pentyrch,
Cardiff,
CF15 9QLExecutive Headteacher: Nicola Hammond
Age range: 3 – 11
Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Job Ref: ED50223677
Contract: Temporary until 17th July 2026
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: Full Time 37 hours a week
Start Date: As soon as possibleThe children, staff, and governors of Pentyrch Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and creative Higher Level Teaching Assistant on a temporary basis to start as soon as possible with a contract end date of 17th July 2026. The postholder will be responsible for the schools nursery provision and will be supported by a Foundation Phase Class Teacher.
The successful candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, good interpersonal skills, show initiative, share in the planning and evaluation of activities and work well as part of a dedicated team.
Individuals should ensure that they meet all of the essential requirements detailed in the person specification and note the desirable attributes applicable to the post for which they are applying.
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.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
PLEASE download the application form, job description and person specification
and return by post or email to Miss Hannah Reed, Office Manager at the above address.
Closing date for applications will be on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12 noon.
Lesson observations and interviews will take place during week beginning Monday 26th January 2026.
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.