Outdoor Education Assistant


Required for October 2026

  • NJC Grade 4 (starting at £13.69 per hour, pending 3.3% Pay Award)

  • Casual (non-contracted hours)

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic individual to support the school’s outdoor education programme, helping to lead student activity days and expeditions for the Duke of Edinburgh (D of E) Award Scheme.

The successful candidate will have experience of participating in outdoor education activities and will act as a role model to students, setting high expectations at all times.

Working hours are ad hoc.

As a department we offer:

  • Experienced and supportive colleagues

  • A creative and collaborative working environment

  • A dedicated Outdoor Activity Centre in Llandrinio

  • A wide range of extra-curricular opportunities

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mrs J Brickwood: Assistant Headteacher, Head of PE and Performing Arts Learning School - jbrickwood@hswv.co.uk

Please click here to download an application form.

Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@hswv.co.uk.

Closing date: Monday 14th September 2026 at 9am | Interviews: To be advised to successful applicants

Supporting Information


  • NJC Grade 5 (estimated actual salary £25,824 - £28,985, pending 3.3% Pay Award)

  • 37 hours per week

  • Term Time Only

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our successful and heavily oversubscribed 11 – 19 school. The successful candidate will coordinate the provision of classroom support across the Innovations Learning School; acting at all times as a positive role model, developing students’ skills and helping them to overcome barriers to learning.

The Innovations Learning School comprises of Art, Design, Food and Hospitality, Enterprise, Computer Science, ICT and Health. We would particularly welcome applications from recent graduates or experienced candidates with a background in these subject areas.

As a team we offer:

  • Experienced and supportive staff

  • A creative and collaborative working environment

  • An inclusive team that supports a wide range of students across the school

  • Opportunities for personal development

  • Excellent student progress and results

  • Specialist external support

  • Positive relationships

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mr P Rose: Assistant Headteacher, SENCO– prose@hswv.co.uk

Please click here to download an application form.

Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@hswv.co.uk.

Closing date: Monday 21st September at 9am | Interviews: To be advised to successful applicants

Supporting Information


Teaching Assistant


Required as soon as possible

  • NJC Grade 4 (estimated actual salary £22,710 - £24,206, pending 3.3% Pay Award)

  • 37 hours per week

  • Term Time Only

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our successful Teaching Assistant Team, supporting our students with their learning and personal development. The successful individual will act as a positive role model; developing students’ skills and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly valued department with an experienced and supportive team.

As a team we offer:

  • Experienced and supportive staff

  • A creative and collaborative working environment

  • An inclusive team that supports a wide range of students across the school

  • Opportunities for personal development

  • Excellent student progress and results

  • Specialist external support

  • Positive relationships

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Mr P Rose: Assistant Headteacher, SENCO– prose@hswv.co.uk

Please click here to download an application form.

Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@hswv.co.uk.

Closing date: Monday 21st September at 9am | Interviews: To be advised to successful applicants

Supporting Information