Nursery Senior Teaching Assistant​/HLTA

Job Overview

Post

Title:

Nursery Senior Teaching Assistant / HLTA

Job : ED

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 19-25 (£32,061 - £36,363) Pro Rata

Hours: Part Time 21 hours shared over 3 days as determined by school need

Start Date: September 1st 2026

The role is part of a job share alongside a teacher within our 80‑place Nursery provision (40 morning places/40 afternoon places). The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and delivering high‑quality Early Years provision within Progression Step 1, aligned with the Curriculum for Wales. Teaching and learning must be firmly rooted in purposeful play‑based learning, with equal value placed on indoor and outdoor environments.

Expected to work effectively as part of a team to meet the needs of all learners, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and learners identified as More Able and Talented (MAT). The ability to use, or willingness to develop skills in, alternative communication methods such as Makaton would be advantageous.

A strong commitment to the school’s nurturing, inclusive and community‑focused ethos is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work well as part of a team and in close partnership with parents and carers, ensuring positive relationships that support children’s learning, wellbeing and development. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are required, alongside initiative, adaptability and a flexible approach to supporting young children.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from under‑represented individuals including those:

• aged under 25
• not in employment, education or training
• from local communities, including disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities
• able to communicate fluently in Welsh