Teaching Assistant

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Cape Hill; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School laptop

Professional development

Great team of staff

Job summary

Cape Primary School, located in Smethwick, is seeking a dedicated HLTA to provide PPA cover for teachers, with a focus on Early Years and Key Stage 1. The position is permanent and based at Cape Primary School, Cape Hill, Smethwick, B66 4SH, with a 37-hour week.

Join a vibrant, inclusive staff community that values the Cape Eight Values, supports staff development, and welcomes a positive, collaborative approach and a good sense of humour.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm, commitment, and dedication to supporting a good school environment.
• Ability to deliver PPA cover effectively across the school, especially in Early Years and KS1.
• Commitment to safeguarding and consistent, inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PPA cover for teachers across the school, predominantly in Early Years and Key Stage 1.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Dedication

Innovation

Hard-working

Great communicator

Humour

Job description

Job Details

They say not all superheroes wear capes - no, they just work here!

Cape Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school based in the heart of Smethwick. We pride ourselves on our wonderful staff, children and community. We are a 'Good' school in all areas in our most recent OFSTED inspection (June 23). Inspectors said that "Pupils are happy at Cape Primary School. They appreciate belonging to a community where they feel cared for and where their differences are celebrated. This is a place where everyone feels included. The 'Cape Eight Values' underpin the curriculum and pupils are proud of the rewards they receive for resilience, kindness and independent learning." We are therefore looking for a brilliant HLTA to join our team. You will be responsible for delivering PPA cover for teachers across the school but predominantly in Early Years and Key Stage 1.

What we would like:

• Enthusiasm, commitment, passion & dedication,
• A willingness to be innovative and take a risk,
• Someone who works hard,
• A great communicator who can work well in a team,
• Someone with a good sense of humour,

What we can offer:

• A great team of staff, children and governors,
• A school laptop,
• Opportunities for continuous professional development

Start Date: As soon as possible in line with clearances.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Grade: Band E, SCP 18-25 £32,578-£37,563 pro rata (£16.89-£19.47 per hour) (actual £28,568-£33,228 per annum)

Location: Cape Primary School, Cape Hill, Smethwick, B66 4SH

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 18th September 2026

Supporting Documents for Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Cape Primary School

• Download Application Form (DOC)
• Download About our school - Cape Primary (PDF)
• Download HLTA - Job Description & Personnel Spec (PDF)