Education & Lifelong Learning

Cardiff West Community High School

Title: HLTA

Ref: ED50247860

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Scale: GRADE 6 SCP 19-25 (£31,067- £35,235) Pro Rata

Hours: 32.5hrs per week, 39wks per year, term time only

Start: September 2025

We are looking for a dedicated and committed candidate to join our successful HLTA team. The successful candidate will have high aspirations for all, be focused on raising standards with particular expertise in working with pupils with emotional health and wellbeing needs.

Our vision for this role will be working with pupils who need support with their emotional health and wellbeing through Thrive and ELSA approaches. Trauma informed practices will also play a central part in this role.

Should you have any questions about the role please contact the school.

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.

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 email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th February 2025 at 9am

Shortlisting: Monday 3rd March 2025

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

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.