Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Nursery Lead & PPA cover

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Nursery Lead & PPA cover

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 02 June 2026


• Salary: £27,357 to £29,526 per year


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 19 June 2026


• Location: Llanbradach, Caerphilly


• Remote working: On-site only


• Company: Caerphilly County Borough Council


• Job type: Temporary


• Job reference: REQ0010953

Summary

We are recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

• Working hours: 32.50


• Working Weeks TTO: 39


• Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31st August 2027, Term Time Only


• Location: Coed-y-Brain Primary School

We pay an attractive salary of £27,357 - £29,526 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational practitioner to lead our Nursery, with a proven track record of leading whole-class learning, particularly within an Early Years setting.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of child-centred pedagogy and be passionate about creating rich learning experiences that inspire awe, wonder, curiosity, and exploration.

As we continue to develop the Froebel approach across our Foundation Phase provision, we are looking for someone with a sound understanding of Froebelian principles and a commitment to fostering high-quality play-based learning both indoors and outdoors.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A relevant Level 4 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example, Higher Level Teaching Assistant or experience.


• Level 2 qualifications on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales in numeracy and literacy. For example, NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths.


• Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies.


• Experience working with children of relevant age in a learning environment.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chloe Wilson, Headteacher on or email CoedYBrainPrimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

Application forms are available from the ETEACH website.

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We are seeking an experienced and inspirational practitioner to lead our Nursery, with a proven track record of leading whole-class learning, particularly within an Early Years setting.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of child-centred pedagogy and be passionate about creating rich learning experiences that inspire awe, wonder, curiosity, and exploration.

As we continue to develop the Froebel approach across our Foundation Phase provision, we are looking for someone with a sound understanding of Froebelian principles and a commitment to fostering high-quality play-based learning both indoors and outdoors.

For the role, we ask that you have:

A relevant Level 4 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example, Higher Level Teaching Assistant or experience.
Level 2 qualifications on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales in numeracy and literacy. For example, NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths.
Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies.
Experience working with children of relevant age in a learning environment., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.