Higher Level Teaching Assistant

HLTA
Cardiff
Start Date: Autumn Term 2026
Salary: £110 - £130 per day

Do you have experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in a busy school environment?

Are you confident delivering lessons and supporting pupils across the classroom?

Are you adaptable and able to think on your feet in a fast-paced setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and supportive school in Cardiff that prides itself on flexibility and strong staff support. The school promotes a positive and inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to develop and succeed.

The school is looking to take on an experienced HLTA on a temporary basis starting in the Autumn Term 2026. The successful HLTA will be expected to support across the school, deliver pre-planned lessons, cover classes when required, and work closely with teaching staff to support pupils’ learning and development.

The successful HLTA will have:

• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
• Previous experience delivering lessons and covering classes
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to be flexible, adaptable and think on their feet
• A proactive and positive ‘can-do’ attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER: 02920 099995

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.