Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Walsall

Teaching Personnel; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,600 - 27,400; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is hiring an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students aged 11–16 in a Walsall area school. The role involves delivering targeted 1:1 and small group interventions, classroom support, and collaboration with teachers and SEND staff to raise attainment.

You will work 32.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with a permanent, full-time contract and a salary of £24,600–£27,400 per annum. Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience.
• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (Grade C/4 or above).
• Experience supporting children or young people, particularly SEND.
• Patient, resilient, and able to build positive relationships with students.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to raise attainment.
• Provide classroom support and assist with learning activities.
• Work closely with teaching and SEND staff to meet pupil needs.
• Support students with SEND to access the curriculum.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independence.
• Adapt support to changing needs, including physical support where required.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Team collaboration

Patient & resilient

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSEs Maths, English, Science (C/4+)

Job description

Location: Walsall (WS8)
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Hours: 32.5 hours per week | 39 weeks per year
Salary: £24,600 – £27,400 per annum (Actual)

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

We are recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA to support students aged 11–16, providing both 1:1 and small group interventions to help raise attainment and promote positive outcomes across a range of subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions to support students with additional learning needs.
• Provide classroom support and assist with learning activities.
• Work closely with teaching and SEND staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Support students with a range of SEND, helping them access the curriculum.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement, and independence.
• Adapt support to meet the changing needs of students, including physical support where required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English and Science (Grade C/4 or above).
• Experience supporting children or young people, particularly those with SEND.
• Patient, resilient, and able to build positive relationships with students.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

If you're passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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