Current Job Vacancies
Job: Cynorthwyydd Addysgu Lefel Uwch (CALU)/Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Caedraw Primary School
Job Ref: LS014-1426
Salary: £31,537.00 - To: £33,699.00
Job Scale: Grade 5 SCP 18-22
Job Hours: Full time
Location: Caedraw Primary School
Speciality:
Caedraw Primary School
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Level 4 Grade 5 SCP 18-22
32.5 hours weekly
£31,537 - £33,699 per annum pro rata
32.5 hrs = 76.82% i.e. £24,226 - £25,887 per annum
Fixed term for one year initially
To start 1st June 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, resilient and highly committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated and supportive school team. We are looking for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about supporting young learners and is able to demonstrate flexibility, initiative and a strong commitment to inclusive practice. The successful applicant will work across our Progress Step 1 and Progress Step 2 classes, delivering high-quality provision through targeted interventions and regular PPA cover. They will play a key role in supporting pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement, ensuring that all learners are able to access a rich and stimulating curriculum.
Prior to short listing it is desirable for the applicant to visit the school and have an informal discussion around relevant experiences. Please contact the school to arrange this.
Interview Process:
? Prior reading of the non-maintained curriculum.
? Deliver task suitable for a group of pupils
? Formal interview with the Governing Body.
? Written task
Applications to be returned by - Friday May 8th 2026
Shortlisting on – Wednesday 13th May 2026
Classroom Observations - Tuesday 19th May 2026
Interviews on – Wednesday 20th May 2026
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 8th May 2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
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.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Level 4 Grade 5 SCP 18-22
32.5 hours weekly
£31,537 - £33,699 per annum pro rata
32.5 hrs = 76.82% i.e. £24,226 - £25,887 per annum
Fixed term for one year initially
To start 1st June 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, resilient and highly committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated and supportive school team. We are looking for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about supporting young learners and is able to demonstrate flexibility, initiative and a strong commitment to inclusive practice. The successful applicant will work across our Progress Step 1 and Progress Step 2 classes, delivering high-quality provision through targeted interventions and regular PPA cover. They will play a key role in supporting pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement, ensuring that all learners are able to access a rich and stimulating curriculum.
Prior to short listing it is desirable for the applicant to visit the school and have an informal discussion around relevant experiences. Please contact the school to arrange this.
Interview Process:
? Prior reading of the non-maintained curriculum.
? Deliver task suitable for a group of pupils
? Formal interview with the Governing Body.
? Written task
Applications to be returned by - Friday May 8th 2026
Shortlisting on – Wednesday 13th May 2026
Classroom Observations - Tuesday 19th May 2026
Interviews on – Wednesday 20th May 2026
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 8th May 2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
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.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.