Temporary Teaching Assistant Level 4

Salary: Salary: Grade 6 SCP 17-22 £22,426 to £24,361. (subject to term time adjustment). The salary stated will be subject to a term time only adjustment for the commencement of employment outside of the start date of 1st September.

30 hours per week/39 weeks per year

Starting date Tuesday 1 st September 2026.

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an excellent and highly dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to make a real difference across our whole school community.

About the Role:

• Provide sickness and teacher release cover across the whole school, delivering high‑quality learning in the absence of class teachers.
• Support teaching and learning across all age groups as needed.
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure continuity and consistency for pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds HLTA status or an equivalent Level 4 qualification.
• Has experience working across the primary age range.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, adaptability, and organisational skills.
• Is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (child's list).

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Welsh language is not required for this post.

If you require any further information please contact Mrs K Key, Head Teacher on 01639 630186.

Welsh: Not Required