Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Behaviour & SEMH Support
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2HE12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
12 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
24 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £28,938.00 - £31,277.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 6, SCP 20-25 (£32597 - £36363 FTE) Actual salary based on working term time only + training days
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Behaviour & SEMH Support job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
Here at Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy, we are looking for a dedicated and empathetic HLTA to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. As HLTA you will have a pivotal role within the department; supporting pupils to access their learning whilst building relationships to help them with their social, emotional and mental health needs.
The role is based on working 37 hours per week for 39 working weeks (school term time plus 5 training days).
About the Academy
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, and in very close proximity to the centre of Birmingham. It is a slightly larger than average, 11-16 co-educational academy with approximately 1,200 students. It has grown over the last few years and is now full and oversubscribed in every year group for the eighth consecutive year. The academy’s reputation locally is excellent. OSCA was graded as a good academy, for the third time in 2023.
The academy has been recognised with a myriad of awards over recent years. These include the Investors In People Gold Award, The Quality In Careers Standard Gold Award, The Basic Skills Quality Mark, and the Artsmark Gold Award. This is a fantastic time to join the vibrant and caring learning community at OSCA.
Our Inclusion Support Unit offers short term, five week placements for students at risk of being excluded from mainstream school. The intervention programme is delivered within a safe and supportive environment for students, with a strong focus on fostering positive and trusting relationships. Students are taught an academic curriculum but with a heavy PSHE focus, and given strategies to cope better in lessons so they can return and complete their education back within mainstream school.
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
While you look after our students, we will take care of you. Wellbeing is at the core of our people strategy so we offer a range of practical and holistic measures to support your health and wellbeing, from access to emotional support services and retail discounts to salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bicycles available to all OAT employees.
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Closing date for applications is 12 October 2026, we may interview and appoint earlier and therefore suggest candidates submit their application as soon as possible.
To apply, please submit your application form via the link above by the published closing date. Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1139 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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