Cynorthwy-ydd Addysgu Lefel Uwch/Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA):Nursery, Caedraw Primary

Caedraw Primary School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): Nursery – 1 year to be reviewed

Level 4 Grade 5 SCP 18-22

£30,599 – £32,654 p.a. pro rata

32.5 hours per week

i.e. (76.82% = £23,506 – £25,084 p.a.)

To start 28th April 2025 or as soon after as possible

The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, resilient and committed HLTA to join our school. The successful applicant will be expected to work with our Nursery staff in managing our Early Years unit.

Main tasks, duties and responsibilities will include:

• To manage, plan and resource a classroom which will encourage the development of all aspects of children’s learning. In particular, to encourage independent use of resources and involvement in their learning
• To provide a stimulating classroom environment, relevant to children’s interests.
• To monitor and assess pupil progress, ensuring appropriate records have been kept.
• To act as a lead and report on children’s progress and attainment to parents/carers.
• To perform and keep records of observations, using information gathered to inform individual pupil targets, lesson planning and the preparation of activities
• To contribute to the school’s Performance Management process, supporting colleagues as required
• To manage and deploy colleagues and support staff where required
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting the ethos of the school.
• To comply with school policies and procedures in areas such as assessment, marking, behaviour management and communication with parents, planning, staff meetings and parental events
• To communicate and cooperate with specialists from outside agencies

Prior to short listening it is desirable for the applicant to visit the school and have an informal discussion around relevant experiences. Please contact the school on 01685 351801 to arrange a visit.

Applications to be returned by – 17th of February

Shortlisting on – 19th of February

Interviews on – 4th of March

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Application forms can be completed online at www.merthyr.gov.uk

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 17th February 2025 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.