Higher Level Teaching Assistant

HLTA
St Margaret’s at Hasbury CE Primary School, Halesowen

Main Scale: Grade 7
Actual Term Time salary: £24,125 - £26,821
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Hours: 8.30am- 3.30pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HLTA to join our team. . The children, governors and staff of our one form entry primary school seek to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed HTLA to deliver PPA and support teaching and learning across school.

The role requires a dedicated, flexible and organised person who will approach work with a positive attitude, honesty, confidentiality and integrity. The successful applicant will hold a HLTA or equivalent qualification and have experience of working in a school.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about all children having the opportunity to reach their potential and ‘Live Life in all Its Fullness’. Someone who will have the highest expectations of their self and others. .

We are seeking to appoint someone who:

• Can deliver high-quality teaching and learning across the primary age range
• Is able to innovate and enhance the current curriculum
• Demonstrates high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and keen to develop professionally
• Will actively support the Christian ethos and values of our school

We can offer:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive school community
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are keen to learn
• A committed and friendly staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• Protected time to develop computing and digital strategy across the school

St Margaret’s at Hasbury CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and all relevant safeguarding checks in line with statutory guidance.

We do encourage organising and arranging a meeting and tour of the school with the Headteacher. Contact details can be found below:

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Closing Date: 25th September, 2026

Interview Date: 29th September, 2026

Previous applicants need not apply

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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