Higher Level Teacher Assistant - Walkwood Church of England Middle School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is seeking a dedicated HLTA Grade 4 Teaching Assistant to support pupils and teachers in a nurturing environment. The role requires flexibility, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. Candidates must hold relevant GCSEs and be prepared for an enhanced DBS check. Join a supportive team, make a meaningful impact on children's lives, and be part of a Christian ethos school community.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Commitment to professional development

Support from school community

Qualifications

• Proactive team player with excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to own professional development.
• Reflective practitioner who promotes Christian ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective support to pupils and staff.
• Assess and report on pupils’ development and attainment.
• Deliver effective pastoral care and support.
• Teach whole class in absence of a teacher.

Skills

Effective support

Communication

Flexibility

Education

GCSE passes in Maths and English (4+)

Job description

“The school’s ethos and values are central to every aspect of school life at Walkwood Church of England Middle School. Relationships between pupils and teachers are strong. Pupils enjoy their learning. Pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and / or disabilities (SEND)”

SIAMS stated (2024):
Led by the vision, leaders are resolute in driving forward the work of the school. This ensures positive outcomes for pupils and adults.
Pastoral care is exceptional and extends from the school into the local community. As a result of this feeling of being treasured, lives are transformed. There is a strong culture of togetherness, respect and trust between all members of the school community.

Walkwood Church of England Middle School are looking to recruit a HLTA Grade 4 Teaching Assistant.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• Demonstrates the ability to provide efficient and effective support to pupils and staff through a fully inclusive approach
• Assesses and reports on pupils’ development, progress and attainment
• Is able to provide effective pastoral care and understanding of all pupils
• Is proactive, flexible and works effectively as part of a team
• Has excellent communication skills with pupils and all stakeholders
• Has experience teaching whole class in the absence of a teacher.
• Is a reflective practitioner
• Is committed to their own professional development
• Is committed to promoting our Christian ethos and values
• Has GCSE passes in Maths and English (4+)

We can offer you:

• A committed and supportive leadership team
• Wonderful, motivated children
• A commitment to your future professional development
• Support from the whole community of our church school

Walkwood Church of England Middle School is committed to the protection and safety of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and full references will be expected from the successful candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Closing date for application is 9.00am on Friday 5 September 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted soon after this date

Hours: 33.45 hrs per week, term time only plus 5 inset days (8:45am to 3:30pm)

Grade:Scale 4 - £31,067 - £32,654 pro rata

Closing Date:12th September 2025 at 9:00am. Interviews will take place shortly after the deadline.