Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Oldbury is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching across EYFS and Key Stages 1 & 2. This role involves planning and delivering lessons, supporting interventions, and working closely with teachers to ensure educational success. Candidates should have prior experience in a primary school, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to a nurturing educational approach. The position offers a supportive environment and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality learning.
• Cover classes during teacher PPA time.

Skills

Experience in primary school setting

Understanding of primary curriculum

Behaviour management strategies

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Positive and nurturing approach

Job description

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Client:

Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School

Location:

Oldbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

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Job Description:

We are recruiting for a HLTA

Required for an Immediate Start

Salary Range £27,711.00 to £30,060.00 per annum (FTE) Emmaus Grade 6 (Point 12-17)

Term time only plus 5 days (INSET days), 32.50 hours per week Monday to Friday (with 30 minutes lunch)

Our Lady & St Hubert’s Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support teaching and learning across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HLTA or a passionate teaching assistant ready to step up, to make a real difference in children’s education and development. You will work closely with class teachers, support staff, and the school’s leadership team to plan, deliver, and assess high-quality learning across the primary curriculum. This role will include covering classes during teacher PPA time, SLT management time and supporting targeted interventions.

We are looking for a candidate who has

• Previous experience working in a primary school setting, particularly within EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2.

• A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective behaviour management strategies.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills and

• A positive, proactive, and nurturing approach.

We offer a supportive and welcoming team environment, opportunities for continued professional development, a well-resourced and inclusive chool setting, children who are enthusiastic and keen to learn and a leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development. If you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification and feel that you can make a positive difference to our school then please apply.

Closing Date Friday 5th September 2025 at noon (we may bring forward the application closing date, depending on volume of applicants, therefore please apply as soon as possible)

Shortlisting Friday 5th September 2025

Interviews w/c 8th September 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and medical clearance..

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

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process school 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 during the interview