Higher Level Teaching Assistant (EYFS)

Woden Primary School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0LH

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 1st 2026

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,537.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (FTE)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (EYFS) job summary

The successful candidate will play a key role in raising the progress and attainment of pupils within Nursery and Reception, working closely with EYFS teachers to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate enthusiasm, adaptability, and a strong ability to engage learners. A commitment to maintaining high expectations and inspiring our pupils is essential.

Woden Primary school is vibrant school that is situated in the centre of Wolverhampton City. We are a two-form entry primary school, who are seeking to appoint a motivated, dedicated and driven higher level teaching assistant.

We are an inclusive and friendly school which has a diverse catchment at the heart of our community. We are an Academy School, part of the Central Learning Partnership Trust (CLPT). We strive to ensure our children receive an education which inspires and promotes positive learning and ensure that rigorous CPD supports all staff in becoming the best they can be.

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant main responsibilities are:

To create and maintain a stimulating, purposeful, nurturing and safe early years learning environment, ensuring provision is well-resourced, engaging and supports the development of prime and specific areas of learning.

To plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality learning activities for nursery and reception-aged children, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), working with and with support from the EYFS Lead, ensuring all children are engaged, supported and able to learn through play and exploration.

To lead the day-to-day organisation and provision of groups, working closely with the EYFS Lead, ensuring routines run smoothly and that the environment promotes independence, curiosity and a love of learning.

To assess, monitor and track children’s progress in line with EYFS requirements, in collaboration with the EYFS Lead, using observations and assessment information to inform next steps and planning.

To provide clear feedback to children through high-quality interactions, questioning and modelling, adapting provision to meet individual developmental needs.

To, promote positive behaviour and support children to develop social skills, independence and emotional regulation

To maintain accurate and up-to-date records of children’s progress, development and wellbeing in line with school policies and statutory EYFS requirements, with oversight from the EYFS Lead

To support the implementation of safeguarding, health and safety and welfare requirements, including intimate care, risk assessments and first aid where appropriate.

To work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals, under the guidance of the EYFS Lead, directing support staff within the EYFS provision to ensure high-quality learning and care.

To contribute to the planning and delivery of a broad, balanced and stimulating early years curriculum, including indoor and outdoor provision, in partnership with the EYFS Lead.

To communicate effectively with parents and carers, building strong relationships and sharing information about children’s learning, development and wellbeing, liaising with the EYFS Lead where appropriate.

To contribute to wider school life, including transition arrangements, meetings, training and school events.

To undertake additional responsibilities as required, including contributing to whole-school priorities and early years development.

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 19th June 2026Shortlisting: Friday 19th June 2026

Interviews: Monday 22nd June 2026

COMPLIANCE AND SAFEGUARDING

To take responsibility for the pastoral care of children, ensuring their wellbeing, safety and individual needs (including SEND and EHCPs) are supported effectively.

We are looking for someone who is:

Flexible, adaptable and creative, able to respond positively to change in a dynamic school environment.

Passionate about teaching and learning, with a drive for excellence and high expectations for all pupils.

Highly organised, motivated and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of ALL pupils.

A strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues to support pupil wellbeing and achievement.

Reflective and eager to develop professionally, continually striving to improve practice.

Able to uphold and promote the ethos, values and vision of the school.

In return we can offer:

Strong, supportive partnerships with parents and the wider community.

A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment.

Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards.

A supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body.

Opportunities for professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression.

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the vacancy through the My New Term platform, accessible via the school website www.wodenprimary.org

The school prides itself on its welcoming and positive environment and would warmly encourage you to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact our office at: enquiries@wodenprimary.org if you would like visit school.

We are proposing that visits take place on Tuesday 9th June 2026.

Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:

adult cautions (simple or conditional; conditional cautions and convictions in a Court of Law

This information can be disclosed either verbally at interview or by completing a relevant conviction form after interview if that is your preference. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

CHILDCARE (DISQUALIFCATION) (Applicable to Primary aged Schools)

In accordance with the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009 the Governors are required to obtain an additional staff disqualification declaration for employees within settings providing care for early years childcare (this covers the age range from birth until 1st September following a child’s fifth birthday i.e. up to and including reception age) or later years childcare (this covers children above reception age but who have not attained the age of 8) in nursery, primary or secondary school educational settings, or if when directly concerned with the management of such childcare related establishments. This declaration is to confirm that you are not disqualified ‘by association’ to anyone currently residing within your household who is disqualified under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa of full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this. (Further details are available from the UK Boarder Agency website).

CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The academy values diversity and inclusion welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the academy will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.

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 Woden Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 462 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woden Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woden-primary-school-wolverhampton

Woden is a large 2-form entry primary school, situated in Wolverhampton with nearly 500 pupils on roll aged 3 to 11 years.

We are a rich multicultural community and celebrate the diversity of the many different cultures represented.

The children and parents of Woden are from over 30 different countries and speak more than 40 different languages. This helps to make it a special place where we all value our similarities and differences and learn from each other. At Woden Primary School we aim to become a community of life-long learners, striving for excellence, and inspired by achievement and success.

Woden's motto “Learning to Make a Difference” is evident in all we do. We pride ourselves on providing a rich and varied learning environment and exciting curriculum for all of our children, in a friendly and positive atmosphere, that encourages them to flourish and achieve their best.

We aim to provide the children in our care with the best possible start in life.

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