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: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2026 |
| Location: | Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9NX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1557219 |
Summary
St Philip Evans Catholic Primary School
Coed Y Gores
Llanedeyrn
Cardiff CF23 9NX
Post Title: Senior Teaching Assistant Level 4 / HLTA
Post Ref: ED50299455
Contract: This post is temporary for 12 months
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: Part time 3 days per week – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (days are non negotiable) 39wks per year (term time)
Required to attend INSET days
To start September 2026
St Philip Evans Catholic Primary School is a joyful, faith filled community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. We are looking for a caring, skilled and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant Level 4 / HLTA to join our dedicated team and play a key role in supporting high quality learning at our school, with significant responsibility in our Nursery.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about Early Years. Working under the guidance of senior staff, you will lead learning activities for individuals, groups and, when required, whole classes. You will use your specialist skills to support pupils with a range of needs, contribute to assessment and planning, and help create a warm, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
You will also play an important role in supporting behaviour, attendance and pastoral systems, building strong relationships with families, and contributing to the development and training of other teaching assistants.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is committed to promoting the Catholic ethos of our school
• Has HLTA status and is registered with the Education Workforce Council
• Brings experience, initiative and a nurturing approach to supporting pupils
• Can plan, deliver and evaluate high quality learning activities
• Works well as part of a team and communicates confidently with staff, families and external agencies
• Has up to date knowledge of Early Years and Welsh Government expectations
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 not 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 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 noon
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.
Coed Y Gores
Llanedeyrn
Cardiff CF23 9NX
Post Title: Senior Teaching Assistant Level 4 / HLTA
Post Ref: ED50299455
Contract: This post is temporary for 12 months
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: Part time 3 days per week – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (days are non negotiable) 39wks per year (term time)
Required to attend INSET days
To start September 2026
St Philip Evans Catholic Primary School is a joyful, faith filled community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. We are looking for a caring, skilled and enthusiastic Senior Teaching Assistant Level 4 / HLTA to join our dedicated team and play a key role in supporting high quality learning at our school, with significant responsibility in our Nursery.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about Early Years. Working under the guidance of senior staff, you will lead learning activities for individuals, groups and, when required, whole classes. You will use your specialist skills to support pupils with a range of needs, contribute to assessment and planning, and help create a warm, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
You will also play an important role in supporting behaviour, attendance and pastoral systems, building strong relationships with families, and contributing to the development and training of other teaching assistants.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is committed to promoting the Catholic ethos of our school
• Has HLTA status and is registered with the Education Workforce Council
• Brings experience, initiative and a nurturing approach to supporting pupils
• Can plan, deliver and evaluate high quality learning activities
• Works well as part of a team and communicates confidently with staff, families and external agencies
• Has up to date knowledge of Early Years and Welsh Government expectations
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 not 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 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 noon
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.