Higher Level Teaching Assistant - The Meadows School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Oldbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN allowance

Pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

The Meadows School in Oldbury is seeking a SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a caring, inclusive team. The successful candidate will plan and deliver lessons across key stages 3–5, developing engaging activities and using a range of engagement strategies to support learning outcomes.

The role requires a Level 4 HLTA qualification and English & Maths GCSE at grade C/4. The school offers a competitive SEN salary, pension, flexible working, strong professional development and a

Qualifications

• Experience of planning and delivering lessons across key stages 3–5.
• Experience working with students with complex/profound needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across KS3–KS5.
• Engage with staff, students and parents using a range of strategies.
• Support ethos and aims of the school.

Skills

SEND experience

Team player

Flexible and open to new ideas

Education

Level 4 HLTA qualification

GCSE English and Maths grade C/4

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Meadows for a SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced person to join us.

The successful applicant will have a number of responsibilities including planning and delivering lessons across key stages 3 - 5. Relationships with staff, students and parents are important and the successful applicant will need to utilise a range of engagement strategies.

We are looking for:

A higher-level teaching assistant who has experience of working with students with complex and profound needs please note full training will be given:

• An enthusiastic person with real passion for working with children with SEND
• Has a passion for working and supporting children
• Has high expectations of pupils’ and be committed to making a real difference to our students learning outcomes
• Is flexible and open to new ideas
• Is a team player
• Will fully support the ethos and aims of our schools
• Be a Level 4 qualified higher level teaching assistant
• Have English & Maths GCSE minimum grade C/4

In return we can offer:

• Competitive Salary including SEN allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Rewards
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Regular support and supervision
• Staff support (Mental health first aid, Occupational Health Service, Employee Assistance
• Programme with access for your whole family, Staff Briefings and events etc.)
• A creative, flexible curriculum which is tailored to the individual students needs
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities
• A wide range of fantastic resources

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.

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

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application.

All references obtained will be checked upon for authenticity and accuracy.

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website.You can visit our website on: www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours:32.5 hours, Term Time plus 1 week

Grade: Grade E,SCP 18 - 25, £32,578 - £37,563 (Actual Salary £25,644 - £30,456 p.a.) + SEN Allowance

Location:The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU/Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ

This position maybe based at either of the sites.

Closing Date:11th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: w/c 12th October 2026

Interviews: W/C 19th October 2026