Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | St Mellon's, Cardiff, CF3 0ST |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1528625 |
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Willowbrook Primary School
Sandbrook Road
St. Mellons
Cardiff
CF3 0STHead Teacher: Mr. K FisherDeputy Headteacher: Miss. S Ritchie
Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Job Ref: ED50297515
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Start Date: Monday 13th April 2026
The Headteacher and Governing Body of this inclusive, nurturing and successful Primary School are seeking to appoint an HLTA to lead our newly established ‘Willow Class’. The class will be for approximately 6-8 pupils who have Additional Learning Needs (ALN). All pupils have communication and interaction difficulties and require a tailored curriculum in order to meet their needs.
This is a unique opportunity for a talented, skilled and highly motivated individual to work with ALN pupils. The successful candidate will be fully involved in creating, shaping and developing the learning environment for this class prior to their appointment. ‘Willow Class’ will also have a full-time Teaching Assistant who will provide additional support for the pupils. Therefore, the ability to plan and utilise additional adults in a classroom will be essential for this post.
Willowbrook Primary School is a large two-form entry school, serving the residential area of St Mellons, Cardiff. Approximately 420 pupils are on roll including 64 part-time Nursery pupils. Over 35% of pupils are entitled to Free School Meals and 36 languages are spoken at the school. Around 6% of pupils have ALN and require an IDP to support their learning.
We wish to appoint someone who:
•is passionate about nurturing pupils’ individual needs and places well-being at the centre of their work
•has high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspires and motivates our children.
•has significant experience of working with pupils with Additional Learning Needs
• communicates well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
•demonstrates good Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills.
•works well as part of a team and can manage additional adults
•is willing to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.
•is committed to their own and others’ professional learning
Willowbrook Primary School offers you:
• A child-centred approach, where every child is valued, supported and nurtured to achieve excellence
• Children who enjoy learning and are positive about school life
• An excellent and highly skilled staff who value high quality teamwork
• A commitment to your professional development and own learning
• An exciting and vibrant working environment
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.
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to applying. Please contact the School Office or email the Headteacher, Mr Kim Fisher to arrange a visit where we will happily discuss the role in more detail.
Recruitment process
Closing date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 12 noon
Observations: Week beginning Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews: Monday 9th February 2026
Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher Mr Kim Fisher.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.
Sandbrook Road
St. Mellons
Cardiff
CF3 0STHead Teacher: Mr. K FisherDeputy Headteacher: Miss. S Ritchie
Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Job Ref: ED50297515
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Start Date: Monday 13th April 2026
The Headteacher and Governing Body of this inclusive, nurturing and successful Primary School are seeking to appoint an HLTA to lead our newly established ‘Willow Class’. The class will be for approximately 6-8 pupils who have Additional Learning Needs (ALN). All pupils have communication and interaction difficulties and require a tailored curriculum in order to meet their needs.
This is a unique opportunity for a talented, skilled and highly motivated individual to work with ALN pupils. The successful candidate will be fully involved in creating, shaping and developing the learning environment for this class prior to their appointment. ‘Willow Class’ will also have a full-time Teaching Assistant who will provide additional support for the pupils. Therefore, the ability to plan and utilise additional adults in a classroom will be essential for this post.
Willowbrook Primary School is a large two-form entry school, serving the residential area of St Mellons, Cardiff. Approximately 420 pupils are on roll including 64 part-time Nursery pupils. Over 35% of pupils are entitled to Free School Meals and 36 languages are spoken at the school. Around 6% of pupils have ALN and require an IDP to support their learning.
We wish to appoint someone who:
•is passionate about nurturing pupils’ individual needs and places well-being at the centre of their work
•has high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspires and motivates our children.
•has significant experience of working with pupils with Additional Learning Needs
• communicates well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
•demonstrates good Literacy, Numeracy and Digital skills.
•works well as part of a team and can manage additional adults
•is willing to contribute to school life outside of the classroom.
•is committed to their own and others’ professional learning
Willowbrook Primary School offers you:
• A child-centred approach, where every child is valued, supported and nurtured to achieve excellence
• Children who enjoy learning and are positive about school life
• An excellent and highly skilled staff who value high quality teamwork
• A commitment to your professional development and own learning
• An exciting and vibrant working environment
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.
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to applying. Please contact the School Office or email the Headteacher, Mr Kim Fisher to arrange a visit where we will happily discuss the role in more detail.
Recruitment process
Closing date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 12 noon
Observations: Week beginning Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews: Monday 9th February 2026
Completed application forms should be emailed to the Headteacher Mr Kim Fisher.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.