HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) - Physical & Medical Resource Base


Company:	Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Penarth
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

Closing date

30-Sep-2026

Reference Number

LS00531

Location

Mobile

Actual salary

£30,515.00 - £33,119.00 per Year

Contract Type

Permanent

Position Type

Term Time

About us

St Cyres Comprehensive School is a mainstream school with a fully integrated Physical and Medical Resource Base. Pupils supported through the resource base are educated within their age-related mainstream classes and are fully included in all aspects of school life wherever possible. The Higher Level Teaching Assistant works flexibly across the school day to support pupils with Physical and Medical needs within mainstream classrooms, shared learning spaces and wider school activities, promoting inclusion, independence, safety and progress.

You will work 1:1 with the pupils to ensure they have access to the curriculum as well as wider life of the school. This may include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas.

You will be expected to work under the guidance of Specialist teachers and class teacher.

You will also be expected to work under and with ALNCO, Class/subject teacher & members of the school leadership team to support a range of pupils with PMed to access learning and wider life of the school.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay details: Level 4 (SCP 14-19) + Special School Allowance £30,515 - £33,119 pro rata

Day/ Hours per week: 32.5 hours – 5 day, 39 weeks per year

Main place of work: St Cyres Comprehensive School

Description:

To provide support for Physical and Medical pupils across all schools within the Vale of Glamorgan. Ensuring they have access to the curriculum and acting as a practical assistant during lessons as required. You will also need to provide support to all teachers and specialists involved.

About you

You will need:

Previous and recent experience working in primary or secondary schools.

Experience of supporting cyp with physical difficulties, complex medical needs and/or long-term health conditions.

Previous experience of implementing learning strategies, such as therapy programmes or personalised learning activities under professional guidance.

Previous experience of assisting with planning, monitoring and evaluation of pupils work.

Previous experience of working with a range of IT software programmes, communication aids and/or adapting equipment to support access to learning.

Strong understanding of ALN, in particular to physical disabilities, medical conditions, sensory needs and how these impact learning and participation.

Able to demonstrate effective working ways with pupils and promote and inclusive classroom practice.

Knowledge of Health and Safety and manual handling requirements

Knowledge of different key stage programmes.

Working knowledge of safeguarding arrangements in school environment

Able to communicate and liaise with school staff, parents and LA staff.

Ability to problem solve

Strong ability to follow medical instructions

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced Child and Adult

EWC Registration Details: It is a statutory requirement that applicants for these posts have to be registered with the Education Workforce Council before they can start work in a school. If you are not already registered further information including how to register can be found at www.ewc.wales

For Further Information, contact: Leanne James – ALN Manager. lsjames@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.

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