Higher Level Teaching Assistant

St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3TG

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13th April 2026

• Closing date

  12 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,685.00 - £26,512.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

FULL TIME HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT VACANCY

Closing date: Midday Thursday 12th February 2026

Interviews : Friday 13th February 2026

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our St Thomas’ Family., ideally with experience in early years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team and play a role in shaping the future of our school. St Thomas’ are looking for people who are keen to be part of a shared vision and improve the education and care our children receive even further.

The person we appoint must be dedicated and committed to providing the very best outcomes for children in both their personal and academic outcomes as well as being a committed part of a team. The HLTA role compliments the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. Applicants should be flexible, have a positive outlook and be able to demonstrate a high standard of numeracy and literacy.

We can offer

• Amazing children that make every day an adventure
• A wonderful and supportive team of staff, throughout the school
• High quality CPD provided both within school and through being part of Manor MAT
• An outstanding MAT with a proven track record of school improvement and supporting staff
• A happy and inclusive school

If yo If you feel that you have the skills and personal attributes that we are looking for, and that you can commit to our mission and values, then we would welcome your application.

Manor Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. Manor Multi Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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.

Online Search

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-church-of-england-primary-academy

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