Townhill Community Primary School: HLTA Cover Supervisor

About our school:

At Townhill Community School, we are proud to be at the heart of our community, driven by our vision of Putting Children First. We are committed to supporting the social, emotional and academic development of every child in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The Role:

The governors are seeking to appoint an excellent and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and skilled team of professionals in our happy and caring school.

Townhill Community 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.

The successful candidate will-

• Support teaching and learning across the primary age range (27.5 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

What we offer:

• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Opportunities for quality professional learning and development
• A school culture that prioritises wellbeing, inclusion and community engagement
• Enthusiastic, engaging pupils who are eager to learn

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.

If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, you are welcome to attend a walk-around at 4pm on Monday, 1 June 2026. Unfortunately, we are unable to facilitate visits outside of this window. If you are unable to make this date, we will still be pleased to receive your application.

Please submit a letter of application and a completed application form to the Headteacher, Mr Peter Owen by 12:00pm on Friday 12-06-26 [email protected]

Townhill Community Primary School - HLTA Cover Supervisor - Job description ( PDF, 138 KB )

Application form - school-based support staff ( Word doc, 134 KB )

Dates:

• Submit your application to the headteacher, Mr Owen ( [email protected] ), by 12:00pm on Friday 12-06-26
• Shortlisting on Monday 15-06-26, shortlisted candidates informed by 16:00 on Friday 19-06-26
• Interview on Thursday 25-06-26
• Successful candidate to be informed by 17:00 on Thursday 25-06-26

Please Note: Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) are warmly encouraged to apply - this role offers valuable classroom experience in a supportive and ambitious setting.

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

Last modified on 12 May 2026

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