Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Glebefields Primary School

WMJobs; Tipton; On-site; GBP 28,262 - 33,665; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Welcoming and inclusive environment

Strong leadership and commitment to wellbeing

Job summary

Glebefields Primary School (SIPS) is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a supportive team in Tipton. This role involves supporting teaching across the school, delivering interventions, and leading whole-class activities, requiring a recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent classroom practice and commitment to safeguarding, with opportunities for professional development in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised HLTA qualification or have equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom practice.
• Be confident in planning and delivering learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Lead whole-class learning.
• Deliver high-quality interventions.

Skills

Excellent classroom practice

Strong understanding of effective teaching strategies

Planning and delivering learning activities

Experience with diverse learner needs

Excellent communication skills

Education

Recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Glebefields Primary School (SIPS) is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and supportive team. This role involves supporting teaching and learning across the school, delivering high‑quality interventions, and leading whole‑class learning.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Hold a recognised HLTA qualification or have equivalent experience and be willing to undertake the qualification.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom practice and a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Be confident in planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities.
• Have experience of supporting pupils with a range of abilities and needs.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Show commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Have high expectations of achievement, behaviour and attendance.

We Can Offer:

• A supportive and experienced staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment.
• Strong leadership and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Job Details

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 days

Grade: Grade E, SCP 18 - 25 - £31,537 - £36,363 p.a. (Actual Salary £28,262 - £33,565 p.a.)

Location: Glebefields Primary School, Sandgate Road, Tipton DY4 0SX

Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026 at 12noon

Interviews: Tuesday 8th September 2026

Start Date: 2nd November 2026 (or sooner if possible) subject to clearances

Safeguarding and Equality

This post requires all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria. A reasonable adjustment process will be available if required.

Immigration Act Compliance

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and requires the ability to speak fluent and spoken English.