HLTA (PPA Cover)
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Location: | Radyr, Cardiff, CF15 8DF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1557536 |
Summary
Radyr Primary School
Park Road, Radyr
Cardiff,
CF15 8DFNumber on Role: 449
Post: HLTA (PPA Cover)
Ref: ED50299508
Contract: Temporary until 31 Aug 2027
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: 37hrs per week, 39 weeks per year (term time)
Required from 01 September 2026
Radyr Primary School is a happy, inclusive, and vibrant primary school. Our children, staff, governors, and parents are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated classroom HLTA to join our team.
Person Specification – HLTA (PPA Cover)
We are looking for a HLTA to cover PPA across the school who can demonstrate:
● Excellent teaching and learning practice - someone who understands child development, can lead high quality play based learning, and creates warm, engaging environments where every child can thrive.
● A strong commitment to ongoing professional development — a reflective practitioner who is eager to deepen their expertise across all year groups, stay current with best practice, and actively contribute to continuous improvement across the setting.
● A collaborative team ethos — someone who works confidently alongside teachers, support staff, and external professionals, and who brings a positive, proactive approach to shared planning and problem solving.
In return, Radyr Primary School offers:
● A warm, friendly, and supportive community of hardworking staff, pupils, governors, parents, and carers
● The opportunity to work in a school where all stakeholders, including pupils, feel a strong sense of pride and ownership
● A wide range of exciting opportunities for continuing professional development
● Motivated, confident pupils who demonstrate a positive attitude towards school and learning
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
This post is subject to 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).
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.[NJ2.1]
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 for applications: Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 12 noon
Interview Date / Lesson Observations: Tuesday 30 June 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.[
Park Road, Radyr
Cardiff,
CF15 8DFNumber on Role: 449
Post: HLTA (PPA Cover)
Ref: ED50299508
Contract: Temporary until 31 Aug 2027
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata
Hours: 37hrs per week, 39 weeks per year (term time)
Required from 01 September 2026
Radyr Primary School is a happy, inclusive, and vibrant primary school. Our children, staff, governors, and parents are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated classroom HLTA to join our team.
Person Specification – HLTA (PPA Cover)
We are looking for a HLTA to cover PPA across the school who can demonstrate:
● Excellent teaching and learning practice - someone who understands child development, can lead high quality play based learning, and creates warm, engaging environments where every child can thrive.
● A strong commitment to ongoing professional development — a reflective practitioner who is eager to deepen their expertise across all year groups, stay current with best practice, and actively contribute to continuous improvement across the setting.
● A collaborative team ethos — someone who works confidently alongside teachers, support staff, and external professionals, and who brings a positive, proactive approach to shared planning and problem solving.
In return, Radyr Primary School offers:
● A warm, friendly, and supportive community of hardworking staff, pupils, governors, parents, and carers
● The opportunity to work in a school where all stakeholders, including pupils, feel a strong sense of pride and ownership
● A wide range of exciting opportunities for continuing professional development
● Motivated, confident pupils who demonstrate a positive attitude towards school and learning
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
This post is subject to 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).
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.[NJ2.1]
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 for applications: Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 12 noon
Interview Date / Lesson Observations: Tuesday 30 June 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.[