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Education & Lifelong Learning
Cardiff West Community High School
Post Title: Specialist Resource Base Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Job Ref:ED50281901
Contract:Permanent
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061- £36,363) Pro Rata + SEN
Hours: Full Time
Start: September 2026
We are looking for a dedicated and committed HLTA to join our successful team working within the specialist resource base at Cardiff West CHS. The successful candidate will have high aspirations for all, be focused on raising standards with particular expertise in working with pupils with emotional health and wellbeing needs.
Our vision for this role will be working with pupils who need support with their emotional health and wellbeing through Thrive and ELSA approaches.
Should you have any questions about the role please contact the school.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of Donna Frowen, before the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 17th April 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 17th April 2026
Interviews will take place week beginning: Monday 20th April 2026
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
•aged under 25;
•not in employment, education or training;
•from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
•ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for our School and Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.