Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Christ Church CE Primary School

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join Christ Church CE Primary School. The HLTA will provide PPA cover, support pupils with a trauma-informed approach and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment.

The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only, with a Grade 5 Spine Point 12-16 range (£31,015–£34,811) or Actual Salary (£23,433–£26,301). Closing date Friday 2 October 2026; visits to the school are welcome.

Qualifications

• Is motivated by inclusion, equity and the belief that all children can achieve.
• Has excellent behaviour management grounded in empathy, relationships and trauma-informed practice.
• Brings creativity, resilience, and a whole child approach to teaching.
• Works collaboratively within a team.
• Has experience of or willing to become a Forest Leader.
• Maintains high expectations while celebrating small steps of progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide PPA cover; initial illness cover (3 days) and small group interventions.
• Work as an integral part of the school team with CPD opportunities.
• Support a trauma-informed, safe learning environment for all pupils.

Job description

St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust

Higer Level Teaching Assistant

Ref: SBMAT422

Grade 5 Spine Point 12-16

Salary £31,015 - £34,811

Actual Salary £23,433 - £26,301

32.5 hours, Term time only

REQUIRED TO START: As soon as possible

Location: Christ Church CE Primary School

Are you an experienced, passionate and nurturing Higher Level Teaching Assistant and want to make a difference? Do you believe every child deserves the chance to thrive in a safe, support trauma-informed environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.

About Our HLTAs

We have a history of supporting HLTAs through high-quality CPD with some moving on to QTS. Our HLTAs are an important and integral part of our school team who provide PPA cover; initial illness cover (3 days) and small group interventions. Two days are never the same - and that brings excitement and enjoyment to the job.

What We Can Offer You:

• High staff-to-pupil ratios, ensuring every child receives targeted, responsive support
• A modern, trauma-informed 'Gold Standard' environment designed to promote safety, relationships and emotional regulation
• A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and experienced SENDCos who champion inclusive practice
• Extensive Continued Professional Development
• Access to a wide range of external agencies (Educational Psychology, CAMHS, OT, Speech & Language and more)
• A collaborative, reflective culture where staff wellbeing and professional growth are prioritised
• And of course... amazing pupils who are looking for a fabulous HLTA to guide, inspire and champion them
• A Church of England Primary School with strong values and ethos

About You

We are looking for a HLTA who:

• Is motivated by inclusion, equity and the belief that all children can achieve
• Has excellent behaviour management grounded in empathy, relationships and trauma-informed practice
• Brings creativity, resilience, and a whole child approach to teaching
• Works collaboratively within a team
• Has experience of or willing to become a Forest Leader
• Maintains high expectations while celebrating small steps of progress

Join Us

If you are excited by the opportunity to make a profound and lasting impact in a child's life, we would be delighted to receive your application. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.

Schools in the Trust:

• St Bartholomew's CE Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton
• St Benedict Biscop CE Primary School, Wombourne, South Staffordshire
• Woodfield Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton
• All Saints' CE Primary School, Trysull, South Staffordshire
• Oak Meadow Primary School, Wolverhampton
• Fairhaven Primary School, Wordsley, Dudley
• Christ Church CE Primary School, Bloxwich, Walsall
• Gnosall CE Primary Academy, Stafford
• Haughton CE Primary Academy, Stafford
• Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, Stafford
• St Paul's CE Primary School, Stafford
• Old Church CE Primary School, Walsall
• Abbey Primary School, Walsall
• Tibberton CE Primary School, Newport
• St Lawrence CE Primary School, Telford
• Little Bloxwich Primary School, Walsall

For further information, to discuss the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office, 01922710080, [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Friday 2 nd October 2026, at 9:30am

St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For further information, please refer to the Trust's policy on ex-offenders.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies for all schools within St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust are available on the respective schools' websites. Links to all of our schools are available from the homepage.

With effect from September 2022 and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates may have their publicly available social media profiles (where applicable) checked by the Trust for posts going back up to 5 years and those candidates will therefore be expected to provide their social media "handles/platforms" if shortlisted.