Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Innovations

WMJobs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfields School in Wolverhampton is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the Innovations Learning School. You will coordinate classroom support across the Innovations Learning School, modelling professionalism and helping students to overcome barriers to learning.

The role involves supporting a range of subjects including Art, Design, Food and Hospitality, Enterprise, Computer Science, ICT and Health, with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative team

Qualifications

• HLTA role leveraging classroom support to improve student outcomes.
• 37 hours per week with term-time only employment.
• Experience or strong interest in Arts, Design, Food & Hospitality, Enterprise, CS, ICT or Health is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate provision of classroom support across the Innovations Learning School.
• Model positive behaviour and support students to overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Classroom support coordination

Team collaboration

Job description

Highfields School,

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT - INNOVATIONS

Required For September 2026

NJC Grade 5 (estimated actual salary £25,824 - £28,985, pending 3.3% Pay Award)

37 hours per week

Term Time Only

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our successful and heavily oversubscribed 11 - 19 school. The successful candidate will coordinate the provision of classroom support across the Innovations Learning School; acting at all times as a positive role model, developing students’ skills and helping them to overcome barriers to learning.

The Innovations Learning School comprises of Art, Design, Food and Hospitality, Enterprise, Computer Science, ICT and Health. We would particularly welcome applications from recent graduates or experienced candidates with a background in these subject areas.

Our Teaching Assistant Team offers:

• Experienced and supportive staff
• A creative and collaborative working environment
• An inclusive team that supports a wide range of students across the school
• Opportunities for personal development
• Excellent student progress and results
• Specialist external support
• Positive relationships

As a school we offer:

• A vibrant and exciting comprehensive school which is culturally and ethnically diverse
• Excellent examination results
• Outstanding student progress
• Well behaved students who are eager to learn
• Supportive parents who want the best for their children
• A large Sixth Form
• Modern and stimulating teaching facilities
• Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels

Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026 at 9am

Interviews: To be advised to successful applicants

Highfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

This post is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and 2 very good references. For full details, please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice available from our Trust website: https://www.lykos.org.uk/our-trust