Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Pen Y Cwm Special School

Salary: Grade 6 £33,142 - £37,280 per annum, pro rata

PLEASE SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO:-

SCHOOLP10@HWBCYMRU.NET

Date of Commencement - September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an innovative HLTA to join an enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated team of staff to support learners aged 3-19 with complex needs.

We are looking to employ a HLTA to support learners across the school. This may include supporting our wellbeing team, working with targeted individuals, in small groups or in whole class settings covering PPA.
You may be required to plan, deliver and assess teaching and learning on a 1:1, small group or whole class basis across the full age range of our school in the absence of the class teacher.

You will need to be flexible in providing both planned and unplanned support to meet the needs of our learners.

The post would suit someone with flexibility, enthusiasm and sensitivity as well as an excellent understanding of ALN. The ideal candidate will have experience of effective classroom management techniques. They will be supported by a compassionate middle and senior leadership team in order to develop their own leadership skills.

The candidate must be willing to demonstrate they are a team player alongside our established team of HLTAs, maintaining our core values by:

Enabling learners to be successful through developing and supporting excellent attitudes to learning
Building strong relationships with learners across the school, enabling learning to continue in the absence of their class teacher.

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills. You must be resourceful, positive, emotionally resilient and have a holistic approach to supporting the needs of children and young people. An ability to contribute to the warm, caring ethos of our school is essential.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2025 - MIDNIGHT

Shortlisting Date: Friday 23rd March 2025

Interview Date: Week beginning 13th April

This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of School Learning Support Worker and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website http://www.ewc.wales/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099.