Higher Level Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected education recruitment agency is recruiting a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant in West Bromwich. This role involves supporting classrooms and conducting interventions on a full-time basis. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in primary environments and an NVQ Level 4 qualification or educational degree. The agency values robust support and opportunities for training, ensuring you receive excellent benefits including competitive daily rates and a dedicated consultant for ongoing assistance.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Generous refer a friend bonus scheme

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in a primary school setting.
• Confidence in leading and supporting classroom activities is essential.
• References from the most recent role must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the class and conduct 1:1 or small group interventions.
• Cover staff members across different year groups.
• Assist with potential intervention groups and individual students.

Skills

Confidence in supporting and leading a classroom

Ability to work alongside permanent staff

Experience in a primary school environment

Education

NVQ Level 4 qualification or educational degree

Job description

ABC Teachers are currently recruiting for a Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant to work on a day‑to‑day and part‑time basis in a school based in West Bromwich.

This role will include the following:

• Supporting the class as a whole as well as covering teachers PPA time while in the school and conducting 1:1/small group interventions.
• Covering members of staff and year groups where needed.
• Support the class as a whole as well as supporting with potential interventio groups and students on a 1:1 basis.
• Great opportunity for ECTs to work on practice as well as build on experience.
• This cover will be full‑time long‑term.

The school
This will be based in a West Bromwich‑based primary school that has a long‑standing relationship with ABC Teachers.

Requirements

To be considered for the Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Have prior working in a primary school environment and be willing to work across all primary year groups.
• Have confidence in supporting and leading a classroom.
• Be able to work well alongside permanent staff members.
• Will need an NVQ Level 4 qualification, or an educational degree.
• Be able to gain references from most recent relevant role.
• Able to obtain a valid DBS registered to the update service.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What ABC Teachers offer
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant based in or around the West Bromwich area who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our Primary team on (phone number removed).