Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Cardiff

  • Location: Cardiff
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £125.00 per day
  • Start date: 08/01/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions are recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for short/long term cover in Cardiff . The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to provide high quality learning support and contribute to the positive ethos of the school.

This role is an exciting opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants who have a Level 4 Teaching assistant qualification. You will be expected to take on a higher level of responsibility within a supportive environment to motivate and encourage students to show ambition, maximise their potential and embrace all aspects of school life and to develop a wide-ranging skill set.

We expect you to exhibit a passion for raising student expectations and achievements by performing the requirements below:

  • Support students in their learning activities, promoting engagement and understanding.
  • Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of student progress
  • Support Classroom Management and Behaviour Policies
  • Assist in the preparation and organisation of learning materials
  • Delivering pre-planned lessons to ensure continuity of Education during Teacher absence.
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons under the direction of teaching staff
  • Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools

Benefits:

We are one of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement and are fully compliant with the Agency Workers Regulation. We are also the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales and have a highly respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry.

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Cardiff West branch.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
  • We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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