Level Teaching Assistant

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

09/04/2026

St Patrick’s RC Primary School, Cardiff Post

Title:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Job

Contract:

Permanent Salary:
Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata

Hours:

Full-Time, Term‑time only

Start Date:

September 2026 (or earlier if available) St Patrick’s RC Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our warm, inclusive and faith‑centred school community.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to make a real difference to children’s learning.

• Confidently lead whole‑class learning
• Support and deliver high‑quality teaching and learning across the school
• Work collaboratively to prepare engaging lessons and targeted interventions
• Build positive relationships with pupils and promote excellent behaviour
• Model our Catholic values and contribute fully to the wider life of the school

The successful candidate will be flexible, proactive and committed to ensuring all pupils thrive.

HLTA status is desirable; however, candidates with significant classroom experience and a willingness to work towards accreditation are welcome to apply.

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.

• A friendly, dedicated staff team
• Enthusiastic and respectful pupils
• Supportive leadership committed to professional growth
• A welcoming, community‑focused Catholic school environment

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: 27th March at 12 noon
Shortlisting: 27th March Interviews & Lesson Observations: 14th April 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.