Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Northfield Road Primary School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9ER

18 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 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: £27,466.00 - £29,989.00 Monthly

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality small group interventions across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, helping to accelerate progress and raise attainment for all pupils.

In addition, the role will involve covering teachers’ Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time, delivering engaging and effective learning experiences across a range of year groups and subjects. The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, maintain high expectations and adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of learners is essential.

A passion for working with children and a commitment to improving outcomes for all pupils are fundamental to this role. The position requires a dedicated, flexible and organised individual who approaches their work with professionalism, positivity, integrity and confidentiality. The successful applicant will receive support from the school's Senior Leadership Team and will be a valued member of our school community, contributing to the continued success and development of our pupils.

If you wish to work within a successful multi-academy trust that is dedicated to providing high-quality education and opportunities for all children, then this role is for you.

Northfield Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. 

To book an informal visit, please call the school office on 01384 989027 or email the school at: info@northfield.dudley.sch.uk

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 Northfield Road Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 373 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Northfield Road Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northfield-road-primary-school-dudley

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