HLTA - Hamstead Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated primary education institution in the West Midlands is looking for an enthusiastic HLTA to support teaching and learning. The role involves covering classes over three days weekly, focusing on raising standards and outcomes for children. Ideal candidates will be passionate about education, possess good subject knowledge, and experience with diverse learning needs. This position offers a supportive environment and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Supportive staff and governing board

Continuous professional development opportunities

Creative and innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children.
• Ability to inspire and motivate children and adults.
• Experience supporting pupils with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support and cover classes over three days in the week.
• Work collaboratively within a hard-working staff.
• Contribute to raising standards and improving outcomes.

Skills

Passionate about teaching

Ability to inspire and motivate

Good subject knowledge of KS1 and KS2

Experience with SEN/EAL needs

Effective communication skills

Creativity and innovation

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic HLTA to join our hardworking and committed staff in order to raise standards and outcomes for our children. The role will provide support and cover over three days during the week.

What we are looking for

• Someone who is passionate about teaching and learning and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our children.
• Someone who can inspire and motivate children and adults.
• Someone with good subject knowledge and understanding of KS1 and KS2.
• Someone who has experience of supporting pupils with SEN/EAL needs across different year groups.
• Someone who can communicate effectively with all stakeholders – pupils, parents, governors and colleagues.
• Someone who can bring new ideas and qualities to help strengthen our school team as we move forward on to the next stage in our journey.

In return, we can offer you

• An inclusive school where staff and pupils are welcoming and display a positive attitude towards teaching and learning;
• A very supportive staff and governing board;
• Continuous professional development opportunities;
• The chance to be creative and innovative to continue to drive standards and improvements within school.

How to arrange a visit

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0121 357 1557 or email [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

Application process

An application pack can be downloaded along with the Job Description and Job Specification. Please return completed application forms to [e-mail]

Safeguarding

Hamstead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and clearances, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and/or barred list checks.

As stated in Keeping Children Safe in Education, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. 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.

Key dates

Closing date: Wednesday 1st October at 10.00am
Shortlisting: Thursday 2nd October
Observations/Interviews: Week beginning 6th October

Pre-employment checks

Pre-employment checks will be made in line with KCSIE.

Contract and rewards

Hours: 19.5 hours per week, term time only

Grade: Grade E 18-25 (FTE £31,537-£36,363). Actual pro-rata salary £14,575-£16,953

Location: Hamstead Primary School, Hamstead Road, Great Barr, B43 5BE

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract to 31st July 2025, due to funding