Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Caedraw Primary School

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, resilient and highly committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated and supportive school team. We are looking for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about supporting young learners and is able to demonstrate flexibility, initiative and a strong commitment to inclusive practice. The successful applicant will work across our Progress Step 1 and Progress Step 2 classes, delivering high-quality provision through targeted interventions and regular PPA cover. They will play a key role in supporting pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement, ensuring that all learners are able to access a rich and stimulating curriculum. We can offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school community, as recognised in our recent Estyn inspection (2026), which highlighted the school's strong ethos, positive relationships and commitment to supporting all learners.
• Enthusiastic, happy children who enjoy learning, demonstrate positive attitudes and are eager to engage in a wide range of experiences.
• Supportive colleagues, parents and governors, who work in close partnership to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.
• A dedicated, hardworking and motivated staff team, committed to continuous improvement and collaborative working.
• A rewarding role for someone who is passionate about putting children first, making a real difference to pupils' progress, wellbeing and development.
• Excellent professional learning opportunities, with a strong focus on career-long development, aligned with national professional standards and school priorities.
• A school culture that values innovation, reflection and professional growth, where all staff are encouraged to contribute ideas and develop their practice.
Prior to short listing it is desirable for the applicant to visit the school and have an informal discussion around relevant experiences. Please contact the school to arrange this. Interview Process:
• Prior reading of the non-maintained curriculum.
• Deliver task suitable for a group of pupils
• Formal interview with the Governing Body.
• Written task, All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both.
  
  Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
  
  Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.