Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Yew Tree Primary School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS5 4DX

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week (Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 4.30pm, Friday: 8.30am - 4.00pm) term time only + INSET days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade E, Point 18 - 25

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint innovative, creative and enthusiastic HLTA to join the Yew Tree family. We are a friendly three-form entry primary school with a nursery class. We are looking for committed practitioner, capable of providing high quality teaching and learning support, to join a supportive team of staff who passionately believe in providing the best education for our children.

We are looking for experienced HLTA or a highly skilled teaching assistant ready for the next step in their career. Yew Tree provides an excellent education to children in our local community so we are looking for somebody to join our team who is capable and passionate about the work that they do. We are looking for somebody who is capable of delivering high quality lessons with whole classes of pupils as well as somebody with identifiable leadership skills that can be used to support key aspects of our school work.

Within the HLTA role, there will be a teaching commitment (covering PPA sessions across the school) as well as dedicated time to support the leadership of an agreed area of school development (Assistant SENDCO in the first instance)

We are interested in hearing from individuals with a range of talents, experiences and skills which will offer something unique to our school community. Teaching at Yew Tree is more than a job; It is being a part of our family – our community!

We want to meet candidates who think they have something to offer Yew Tree and who can support us in securing our drive for the highest possible standards at the school. We believe children get one chance at education so we want somebody who is relentless in their desire to provide the best for the children in our care.

We particularly want to hear from candidates who passionately believe in our five core values (responsibility, respect, courage, ambition & pride) and our vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ for all of our children.

There will be training opportunities for the appointed person to support them in the role. The appointed person can be requested to teach across all year groups at the school for a proportion of their timetable. The HLTA will also be expected to take on some line management responsibilities of other teaching assistants.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A supportive environment in which relationships are nurtured and valued
• A dedicated, friendly and passionate staff
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A commitment to high standards and continual improvement
• Enthusiastic and caring children who work hard
• Modern facilities and extensive grounds to inspire learning
• Access to extensive IT facilities (inc. the use of individual staff devices)
• Access to coaching and mentoring from a strong senior leadership team
• A strong commitment to staff well-being including free access to a range of services through an Employee Assistance Programme

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.

Visits can be arranged by contacting the school. However, candidates are also invited to view our website, Twitter feed and the virtual tour of our school which is available at: https://aperture360.s3.amazonaws.com/tours/Yewtree/index.htm

We would also be happy to arrange a phone conversation with a member of the Senior Leadership Team if candidates have any questions. This can be arranged by contacting the school on 01922 626 926.

NB: Please note we can only accept applications using the application form uploaded. This can be returned via the online link or by emailing a copy of the form to HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk

We DO NOT accept CVs.

Commitment to safeguarding

Yew Tree Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. This includes compliance with all aspects of the Equality Act and including support of the protected characteristics.

All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity. Any posts are subject to approval of two references and subject to any necessary safeguarding checks (including online candidate searches).

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE 2526.pdf - 108 KB (opens in new tab)

HLTA JD & PS.pdf - 372 KB (opens in new tab)

About Yew Tree Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 647 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Yew Tree Primary School website
• Email address: HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01922626926
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/yew-tree-primary-school-ws5-4dx

Yew Tree moved in to a brand new £7m building in November 2019 and have developed an outstanding learning environment for our children. Our senior leaders are looking to build a team of people who passionately believe in our five core values (responsibility, respect, courage, ambition & pride) and our vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ for all of our children.

Take a look around our amazing building and site at:

https://aperture360.s3.amazonaws.com/tours/Yewtree/index.htm

Arranging a visit to Yew Tree Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@yewtree.sandwell.sch.uk.

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