SRB Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Peter Lea Primary School

Carter Place

Fairwater

Cardiff

CF5 3NP

Post Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Specialist Resource Base (SRB)

Location: Peter Lea Primary School

Job Ref: ED50298550

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Start Date: June 2026

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19–25 (£32,061 – £36,363) + ALN Allowance (pro rata)

Closing date: 12 noon 17th April 2026

Shortlisting: week beginning 20th April 2026

Observations and interviews: week beginning 20th April 2026

A New Opportunity in Our Brand New Specialist Resource Base

The Governors and Headteacher of Peter Lea Primary School are delighted to announce a rare and exciting opportunity to join our brand new Specialist Resource Base (SRB) as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). This is a unique chance to help shape a brand new provision from the very beginning and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children with complex additional learning needs.

Peter Lea Primary is a warm, inclusive and community focused school where every child is nurtured, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

- Support high quality teaching and learning tailored to individual needs.

- Deliver planned learning activities for individuals and small groups.

- Take responsibility for leading learning during teacher planned release time.

- Work closely with the Class Teacher, Teaching Assistants, Lead Teacher and external specialists.

- Promote inclusion by ensuring pupils remain connected to the wider school community.

- Build strong, positive relationships with families to support children’s development.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a motivated, resilient and inspiring HLTA who:

- Has experience supporting pupils with ALN in a mainstream or specialist setting.

- Is committed to play based, sensory rich and experiential learning.

- Demonstrates empathy, patience and excellent communication skills.

- Can work as part of a dedicated, caring and collaborative team.

- (Desirable) Has experience or knowledge of early childhood development.

Why Join Peter Lea Primary School?

- Be part of building an exciting new SRB from the ground up.

- Work in a brand new, purpose built environment designed to meet pupils’ needs.

- Be part of a forward thinking, inclusive school with a strong community ethos.

- Make a real and lasting difference to children and families across Cardiff.

Additional Information

- This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

- Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

- This vacancy is suitable for post share.

- We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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

Completed application forms should be returned to the school by 12 noon on Friday 17th April for the attention of Mrs Emma Gough. 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.

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.

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.