Level 3 Teaching Assistant (ELSA)

Hurst Hill Primary School, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 9AJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,019.00 - £21,820.00 Annually (Actual) plus SEN Allowance

Level 3 Teaching Assistant (ELSA) job summary

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of seven very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together - all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children. If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch - we would be very happy to meet with you!

Hurst Hill Primary School is a one form entry primary school based in Coseley, which was recently rated “good” by Ofsted. Hurst Hill Primary School provide a family centred-approach including our parent partnership award, open door policy and interactive parent workshop, Nurture and inclusion and Real-life skills and skills for life such as Forest School and Skills Builder.

Please watch our promotional video to see what life at Hurst Hill Primary School is all about

https://www.hursthillprimaryschool.com/page/?title=Our+School&pid=8

Vacancy Reference: HVT0714

Pupil Learning Centre - Level 3 Teaching Assistant (ELSA)

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled and proactive Level 3 Teaching Assistant with ELSA expertise to join our Pupil Learning Centre team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone dedicated to supporting pupils with diverse needs, helping them thrive both emotionally and academically.

As part of our supportive and dynamic Centre, you will work closely with the Lead Teacher to deliver high‑quality learning support, tailored interventions, and nurturing pastoral care. You will play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive and purposeful learning environment where every pupil feels valued and able to progress.

This is a permanent role.

You will be working 32.5 hours, 39 week per annum.

your actual salary will be £20,019 to £21,820

In this role, you will:

• Support the delivery of personalised teaching and learning in line with pupil needs.
• Provide emotional literacy and wellbeing interventions as a trained ELSA.
• Contribute to individual learning plans, behaviour support, and pastoral provision.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure high-quality, consistent practice.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to help them grow in confidence and resilience.
• Promote the school’s values and maintain high professional standards.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an effective, reflective practitioner with a passion for supporting pupils with additional or SEMH needs.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Is motivated, flexible and able to inspire and challenge pupils.
• Has experience in EYFS or early years environments (desirable).
• Holds a Level 3 TA qualification and ELSA training.

We can offer:

• A dedicated, supportive staff team.
• Leaders focused on improving outcomes for every child.
• A positive school culture that values staff wellbeing and professional development.
• A stimulating learning environment.
• Employee benefits including Cycle to Work, free flu and eye test vouchers.

For more information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert.

For any queries, contact cjohnson@hurst-hill.dudley.sch.uk or sjones@hurst-hill.dudley.sch.uk.

Closing Date: 13th April 2026

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: TBC

All applicants short listed will be required to take part in a formal interview.

Additional Information:

Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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

Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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 Hurst Hill Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 232 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hurst Hill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hurst-hill-primary-school-bilston

Hurst Hill Primary School is a one form entry primary school based in Coseley, which was recently rated “good” by Ofsted.

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