Wellbeing and Forest School Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 6NA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1541415 |
Summary
St. Patrick’s RC Primary School
Post Title: Wellbeing and Forest School HLTA
Job Ref: ED50298496
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: As soon as possible St. Patrick’s RC Primary School is seeking a skilled, compassionate and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead our HEALTH & wellbeing provision and oversee high‑quality Forest School learning across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is passionate about supporting pupils’ emotional, social and personal development through both structured HEALTH & wellbeing lessons and outdoor education.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the Health and Wellbeing curriculum and overseeing the school’s Forest School provision, ensuring high‑quality learning experiences that promote resilience, emotional literacy, physical development and a strong connection with the natural environment. This will include supporting pupils through practical life‑skills activities such as cooking, leading cycle proficiency sessions, delivering basic first aid awareness, and working with external agencies to arrange enrichment days that broaden children’s experiences.
You will plan and deliver engaging outdoor sessions, manage resources and uphold robust safety practices.
The ideal candidate will hold HLTA status, have experience in primary education and demonstrate a strong commitment to our Catholic school values. Relevant wellbeing or Forest School qualifications are desirable but not essential.
Join us in helping every child flourish—academically, emotionally and spiritually.
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.
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 the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Closing date: 13th April 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: 13th April 2026
Interviews and observation: 15th April 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.
Post Title: Wellbeing and Forest School HLTA
Job Ref: ED50298496
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: As soon as possible St. Patrick’s RC Primary School is seeking a skilled, compassionate and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead our HEALTH & wellbeing provision and oversee high‑quality Forest School learning across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed professional who is passionate about supporting pupils’ emotional, social and personal development through both structured HEALTH & wellbeing lessons and outdoor education.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering the Health and Wellbeing curriculum and overseeing the school’s Forest School provision, ensuring high‑quality learning experiences that promote resilience, emotional literacy, physical development and a strong connection with the natural environment. This will include supporting pupils through practical life‑skills activities such as cooking, leading cycle proficiency sessions, delivering basic first aid awareness, and working with external agencies to arrange enrichment days that broaden children’s experiences.
You will plan and deliver engaging outdoor sessions, manage resources and uphold robust safety practices.
The ideal candidate will hold HLTA status, have experience in primary education and demonstrate a strong commitment to our Catholic school values. Relevant wellbeing or Forest School qualifications are desirable but not essential.
Join us in helping every child flourish—academically, emotionally and spiritually.
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.
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 the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Closing date: 13th April 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: 13th April 2026
Interviews and observation: 15th April 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.