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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 110 - 125 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Welsh-Speaking HLTA – Full Time – Cardiff – September Start
Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a highly regarded Welsh-language immersion provision in Cardiff, starting September 2025. This full-time role offers the opportunity to play a key part in pupils’ educational journeys as they transition into Welsh-medium education.
This specialist provision supports pupils aged 3–14 who are new to the Welsh language and are preparing to join Welsh-medium schools across Cardiff. Learners attend for a set period to develop their Welsh language skills through a full-day, immersive experience delivered in a nurturing and inclusive setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Support and deliver Welsh-language learning activities in line with immersion strategies
Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, focusing on language acquisition and emotional development
Use creative and structured methods to build pupils’ confidence and independence
Liaise with class teachers, therapists, and external agencies to ensure personalised support
Maintain accurate records of progress and contribute to pupil planning and review meetings
About the Setting:
A calm and language-rich environment designed to help pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn
Strong collaborative ethos with local schools, education professionals, and families
Committed to trauma-informed, pupil-centred practices
Welsh is used exclusively throughout the school day to support natural acquisition and fluency
Requirements:
Fluent Welsh speaker (spoken and written) – Essential
HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in an education setting
Experience working with children with additional learning needs or those requiring language support
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confident, adaptable, and committed to inclusive practice
This is a rewarding opportunity to support children as they develop new language skills and grow in confidence, helping them thrive in their Welsh-medium education journey.
To apply, or for further information, please contact Aaron Thomas at Teaching Personnel:
(phone number removed)
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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