Hywel Dda Primary School

Cambria Road

Ely

CF5 4PD

Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Ref: ED50297565

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

Contract: Permanent contract or 2-year secondment opportunity

Hours: Full Time

Start Date: Required from Monday 1st June 2026

School Number on Roll: 385

Hywel Dda Primary School is a highly inclusive, successful, warm and community-focused school. We are very excited to be opening a Special Resource Base for children with autism/social-communication needs, either with a diagnosis of ASC or on the neurodevelopmental pathway with the primary barrier of communication and interaction. The initial class, for 10 pupils, will open in September 2026, and will extend to a 20-place base, with 2 classes, the following year.

We are seeking a skilled, caring, enthusiastic and resilient higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) to be part of the staff team for this exciting addition to our school. The successful candidate will be part of the school’s support staff team and will help ensure the needs of the children are met, both in the base and when they integrate for activities in the mainstream classes. You will also cover the class for the teacher’s PPA and meetings.

A commitment to play/sensory based and experiential learning both indoors and outdoors is essential.

The role requires someone with empathy, patience and who understands the importance of effective communication and engagement with families. The successful candidate will need to be a team player and collaborate effectively with the other staff at all levels.

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).

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.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Please download the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.

Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of the Headteacher, Karen Flynn, before or on the closing time and date.

If you wish to discuss the post or visit the school, please also email the Headteacher.

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: 12 noon Friday 27th February 2026

Shortlisting: Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Interview on Tuesday 10th March 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.