Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Conway Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 1NS

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,412.00 - £44,075.00 Annually (FTE) Grade C

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

We are looking for a full-time HLTA to start as soon as possible. This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027.

This HLTA post will be working with children with SEND, working closely with the SENDCo. This is a full time post. The appointment is fixed term and will continue until at least 31st August 2027, so long as funding is available to support the post covered by this contract. There is potential for the contract to extend past 31st August 2027, subject to funding.

Conway is a 2 form entry primary school in the heart of Birmingham serving the local areas of Sparkbrook, Sparkhill, Hall Green and further afield. Pupils join us from the age of 3 and leave us at the age of 11 having built the stepping stones to enable them to achieve their dreams. Staff at the school have a wealth of experience, many of them having taught at Conway for many years and so understand the community and work tirelessly to meet the needs of the children.  

About the role:

To support teaching staff in the development and education of children, including the provision of specialist skills and knowledge at an advanced level across a range of disciplines

To use direct short-term intervention strategies effectively

Follow and actively promote the school’s vision and values

Provide intimate and personal care to children where appropriate

You will have a proven record of:

• Working closely with SEND pupils
• Understanding of the curriculum and pastoral needs of primary aged children

Working effectively, flexibly and independently

You will be:

• Confident in using a range of behaviour management skills

Enthusiastic, approachable and friendly

How to Apply:

For more information about the role please contact Ann Bowater, Senior Office Manager on 0121 6750622 or by email at officeemail@conway.create.org.ukSchool visits or discussions prior to application are warmly welcomed. Apply online via MyNewTerm by 9am on 23rd October 2026 (no CVs please).

Create Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates for positions at Create Partnership Trust. The searches are carried out to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the Trust might want to explore with the candidate at interview.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy https://www.create.org.uk/governance/policies-documents you are encouraged to read this policy prior to applying to work with us.

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 Conway Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 391 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Conway Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/conway-primary-school

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