Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Nursery Lead
Location: Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you a passionate, enthusiastic, and highly motivated HLTA looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the early years of children's education?
We are seeking an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our thriving Welsh-speaking primary school in Aberdare. This is a unique opportunity to lead our Nursery class and play a key role in shaping the educational journey of our youngest learners.
Our school is proud of its outstanding reputation within the local community, its warm and inclusive ethos, and the strong relationships we have built with pupils, families, and staff. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence and can contribute positively to our vibrant school community.
The Role
As our Nursery Lead HLTA, you will:
1. Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Nursery class.
2. Deliver engaging, creative, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences through the medium of Welsh.
3. Work closely alongside three dedicated Teaching Assistants, developing a strong and effective team focused on achieving the very best outcomes for children.
4. Support children's social, emotional, language, and physical development in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
5. Collaborate with school leaders, staff, and parents to ensure every child thrives and reaches their full potential.
6. Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold our values of respect, inclusion, and community spirit.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
7. Holds HLTA status or an equivalent recognised qualification.
8. Is fluent in Welsh and committed to promoting the Welsh language and culture.
9. Has experience working within an Early Years setting.
10. Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
11. Is passionate about delivering high-quality early years education.
12. Can inspire and motivate both children and colleagues.
13. Has a positive, proactive approach and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
What We Offer
14. The opportunity to lead a well-established Nursery provision.
15. A supportive leadership team that values staff wellbeing and professional development.
16. A welcoming and dedicated team of colleagues.
17. Enthusiastic, happy children who love learning.
18. A school with a fantastic reputation and strong community spirit.
19. Opportunities for continued professional growth and career progression.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and become part of a school where children, families, and staff are at the heart of everything we do, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your application and supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
About TeacherActive
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Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.