Cynorthwyydd Addysgu Lefel Uwch/ Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Abercanaid Community School

1 week ago

Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Full time

**Job**:Cynorthwyydd Addysgu Lefel Uwch/ Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Abercanaid Community School**:
**Job Ref**:LS011-4525**:
**Salary**:£24,227.00 - To: £25,888.00**:
**Job Scale**:Grade 5 SCP 18-22 pro rata**:
**Job Hours**:32.5**:
**Location**:Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil**:
**Speciality**:
Abercanaid Community School
The Park
Abercanaid
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1SZ

Headteacher: Judith Edwards

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): PPA Cover
Level 4 Grade 5 SCP 18-22
(to cover class teacher as necessary)
£31,537 - £33,699 p.a. pro rata
32.5 hours per week
i.e. (76.82% = £24,227 - £25888 p.a.)

Required for January 2026
(or as soon as possible)

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, resilient and committed HLTA to join our school. The successful applicant will be working across our school and will be expected to undertake some whole class teaching responsibilities, as well as leading Healthy Schools Initiative.

Main tasks, duties and responsibilities will include:

- To manage (in collaboration with the teacher in charge), plan and resource a classroom which will encourage the development of all aspects of children’s learning as well as promote their independent use of resources and involvement in their learning.
- Provide a stimulating classroom environment, relevant to the current topic/theme being taught.
- Monitor and assess pupil progress, ensuring appropriate records have been kept.
- To perform and keep records of observations, using information gathered to inform individual pupil targets, lesson planning and the preparation of activities.
- Contribute to the school’s Performance Management process, supporting colleagues as required.
- Mange and deploy colleagues and support staff where required.
- Lead and implement Healthy Schools initiative across the school.
- Play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting the ethos of the school.
- Comply with school policies and procedures in areas such as assessment, marking, behaviour management and communication with parents, planning, staff meetings and parental events.
- Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies.

We can offer:

- Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning;
- Supportive colleagues, parents and governors;
- A dedicated team and motivated staff;
- A rewarding position for someone who puts children first;
- Excellent professional learning opportunities;

Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025
Shortlisting - Monday 29th September 2025
Lesson Observations - Tuesday 7th October 2025
Interviews - Thursday 9th October 2025

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.

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. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.

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