Penclawdd Primary School : Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor
Salary: GBP 29,071.00 - 32,046.00 per year
Penclawdd Primary School
HLTA / PPA Cover
29.5 hours
Term time only
Grade 6 (scp 11 - 17)
£29,071 - £32,046 per annum pro rata
Please note the salary stated will be subject to a term time only adjustment if the commencement of employment is after the start of the academic year.
Penclawdd Primary School - HLTA / Cover Supervisor
Start Date: 2 nd November 2026
Contract Type: Temporary in the first instance (with a view to being made permanent)
Hours: 29.5 per week
Penclawdd Primary School is a successful, inclusive, and welcoming school where children thrive and staff feel valued. You will join a dedicated and inspirational team of professionals who care deeply about their work, support one another, and are committed to providing the very best for our pupils.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and inspirational Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Cover Supervisor to support children across the primary age range. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a vibrant and forward-thinking school community. This role offers valuable classroom experience in a supportive and ambitious setting.
The successful candidate will:
- Support teaching and learning across the primary age range (29.5 hours per week), including delivering engaging whole-class lessons during PPA, leadership time, and staff absence;
- Work confidently with individuals and groups, promoting inclusion and supporting children with additional needs;
- Demonstrate excellent classroom management, strong literacy and numeracy skills, and a secure understanding of the Curriculum for Wales;
- Be energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to enabling every child to succeed, with high expectations for behaviour and progress;
- Show flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to embrace new initiatives and approaches;
- Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues, and parents, building positive relationships across the school community;
- Be a team player who contributes to continuous school improvement and is committed to ongoing professional development;
- Approach challenges with determination, positivity, and a can-do attitude - making a real difference every day
If you are passionate about supporting children's learning and want to work in a nurturing, inspirational school, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and satisfactory references.
Closing date for applications will be Friday 2 nd October 2026 at 1pm
Shortlisting: Week commencing 5 th October 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 12 th October 2026
Please visit our website at https://www.penclawddprimary.co.uk/ for further information about the school.
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Last modified on 14 September 2026
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