Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Welsh-Speaking HLTA – Full Time – Cardiff – September Start

Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a highly regarded Welsh-language immersion provision in Cardiff, starting September 2025. This full-time role offers the opportunity to play a key part in pupils’ educational journeys as they transition into Welsh-medium education.

This specialist provision supports pupils aged 3–14 who are new to the Welsh language and are preparing to join Welsh-medium schools across Cardiff. Learners attend for a set period to develop their Welsh language skills through a full-day, immersive experience delivered in a nurturing and inclusive setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and deliver Welsh-language learning activities in line with immersion strategies

• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, focusing on language acquisition and emotional development

• Use creative and structured methods to build pupils’ confidence and independence

• Liaise with class teachers, therapists, and external agencies to ensure personalised support

• Maintain accurate records of progress and contribute to pupil planning and review meetings

About the Setting:

• A calm and language-rich environment designed to help pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn

• Strong collaborative ethos with local schools, education professionals, and families

• Committed to trauma-informed, pupil-centred practices

• Welsh is used exclusively throughout the school day to support natural acquisition and fluency

Requirements:

• Fluent Welsh speaker (spoken and written) – Essential

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in an education setting

• Experience working with children with additional learning needs or those requiring language support

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Confident, adaptable, and committed to inclusive practice

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children as they develop new language skills and grow in confidence, helping them thrive in their Welsh-medium education journey.

To apply, or for further information, please contact Aaron Thomas at Teaching Personnel:
aaron.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com
02921 152423

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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