Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Stourbridge seeks a temporary Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching in Key Stage 2. This role involves teaching, assessing, and aiding children's development, while ensuring high standards in a welcoming environment. Applicants should have NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, with responsibility for class coverage and interventions.

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.
• Experience with children in an educational setting is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Teach whole classes to cover PPA and MRT.
• Support small group interventions and class activities.
• Manage planning, marking, and record keeping in line with policy.

Skills

Teaching

Childcare

Child Development

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in childcare, child development or education

Job description

32.5 hours per week.

39 weeks per year.

Hours of work: 8.45a.m. to 3.45p.m. with 30 mins for lunch.

Temporary contract.

Rate of Pay: Grade 7; SCP 18-23

Start date: September 2025

Oldswinford Church of England Primary School is a friendly and welcoming school with an emphasis on promoting high standards.

In order to meet the needs of the school, the Governors have decided to appoint a temporary Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).Therefore, they are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual, who should be qualified to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in childcare, child development or education.

Duties will include: teaching whole classes to cover PPA and MRT; group interventions; class and group support; and course and absence cover for teachers primarily in Key Stage 2 initially but could be across the whole school at times. HLTAs are required to complete planning, marking, reporting, assessing and record keeping in line with school policy. HLTAs have responsibility for an area of the curriculum – which area is to be decided.

The school iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff tosharethis. The successful candidate will therefore require an enhanced DBS check. Proof of permission to work in the UK may also be required.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school on 01384 818790.

Closing Date: 1st July 2025

Shortlisting: 2nd July 2025

Interviews: 11th July 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe.All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised dateshould we receive a large number of applications.

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Job description and Person Specification