Senior Teaching Assistant Level 4 / HLTA
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2026 |
| Location: | Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9NX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1557203 |
Summary
St Philip Evans Catholic Primary School
Coed Y Gores
Llanedeyrn
Cardiff CF23 9NX
Post Title: Senior Teaching Assistant Level 4 / HLTA
Post Ref: ED50299454
Contract: Permanent Post
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: Full Time 33.5 Hours per week, 39wks per year (term time)
Required to attend INSET days
To start September 2026
St Philip Evans RC Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive Catholic school committed to nurturing every child’s academic, spiritual and personal development. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team and play a key role supervising PPA and supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about helping pupils thrive, supporting teachers, and contributing to the wider life of the school.
Job Purpose
• To support and promote the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
• Deliver learning activities and tasks set by the class teacher, ensuring continuity of learning in their absence.
• Supervise and support pupils while they work, maintaining a purposeful, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Respond to pupils’ questions, provide guidance and keep learners on task throughout the session.
• Use professional judgement to adapt explanations or approaches where appropriate, while remaining within the teacher’s planned framework.
• Maintain good order, positive behaviour and high expectations during all cover sessions.
• Record and report on pupil engagement, progress and any issues arising during the lesson.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This vacancy is not 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.
Application should be made on the Catholic Education Service application forms which are available to download from the Catholic Education Service website. Closing Date: 17.06.2026 at 12 noonSafeguarding 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.
Coed Y Gores
Llanedeyrn
Cardiff CF23 9NX
Post Title: Senior Teaching Assistant Level 4 / HLTA
Post Ref: ED50299454
Contract: Permanent Post
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: Full Time 33.5 Hours per week, 39wks per year (term time)
Required to attend INSET days
To start September 2026
St Philip Evans RC Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive Catholic school committed to nurturing every child’s academic, spiritual and personal development. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team and play a key role supervising PPA and supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about helping pupils thrive, supporting teachers, and contributing to the wider life of the school.
Job Purpose
• To support and promote the Catholic ethos and values of the school.
• Deliver learning activities and tasks set by the class teacher, ensuring continuity of learning in their absence.
• Supervise and support pupils while they work, maintaining a purposeful, safe and engaging learning environment.
• Respond to pupils’ questions, provide guidance and keep learners on task throughout the session.
• Use professional judgement to adapt explanations or approaches where appropriate, while remaining within the teacher’s planned framework.
• Maintain good order, positive behaviour and high expectations during all cover sessions.
• Record and report on pupil engagement, progress and any issues arising during the lesson.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This vacancy is not 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.
Application should be made on the Catholic Education Service application forms which are available to download from the Catholic Education Service website. Closing Date: 17.06.2026 at 12 noonSafeguarding 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.