Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Wmjobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Wmjobs is hiring a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for the Special Needs Early Years Service in Wolverhampton. The post is permanent and term-time, with duties in communities across the city and a focus on early intervention for children with additional needs.

The role requires experience with young children who have Special Educational Needs or Disability and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Closing date 15 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children who have Special Educational Needs or Disability.
• Requires a DBS check.

Skills

Experience with SEN

DBS check

Job description

Special Needs Early Years Service

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Grade 6 (17 - 22) £31,723.22 to £35,573.54 per annum

31.25 hours per week (over 5 days)

Contract type - Permanent (term time)

Workstyle - Field: working in communities across the city

Open to Redeployees only.

The post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

We are seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within our Special Needs Early Years team, who has experience of working with young children that have Special Educational Needs or Disability.

The Special Needs Early Years Service provides support to children from birth to 5 years old within their homes or educational settings where their learning is delayed or where a diagnosis or disability indicates a special educational need.

As a service our aim is to provide early intervention for our children and families through working together using a child centred approach. We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion and enjoys working alongside children and their families to ensure that any additional needs are identified early and that children are fully supported.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

• Closing date for applicants 15th October 2026
• Shortlisting 16th October 2026
• Interviews to take place 20th October 2026

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We arecommittedto the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against anyindividualon the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here

Attached documents

HLTA JDPS.docx