Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Christ Church CE Primary SchoolCouncil

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust

Higer Level Teaching Assistant

Ref: SBMAT422

Grade 5 Spine Point 12-16

Salary  £31,015 -  £34,811

Actual Salary £23,433 - £26,301

32.5 hours, Term time only

REQUIRED TO START: As soon as possible

Location: Christ Church CE Primary School

Are you an experienced, passionate and nurturing Higher Level Teaching Assistant and want to make a difference? Do you believe every child deserves the chance to thrive in a safe, support trauma‑informed environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.

About Our HLTAs

We have a history of supporting HLTAs through high-quality CPD with some moving on to QTS. Our HLTAs are an important and integral part of our school team who provide PPA cover; initial illness cover (3 days) and small group interventions.  Two days are never the same – and that brings excitement and enjoyment to the job.

What We Can Offer You:

High staff-to-pupil ratios, ensuring every child receives targeted, responsive support

A modern, trauma-informed ‘Gold Standard’ environment designed to promote safety, relationships and emotional regulation

A highly supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and experienced SENDCos who champion inclusive practice

Extensive Continued Professional Development

Access to a wide range of external agencies (Educational Psychology, CAMHS, OT, Speech & Language and more)

A collaborative, reflective culture where staff wellbeing and professional growth are prioritised

And of course… amazing pupils who are looking for a fabulous HLTA to guide, inspire and champion them

A Church of England Primary School with strong values and ethos

About You

We are looking for a HLTA who:

Is motivated by inclusion, equity and the belief that all children can achieve

Has excellent behaviour management grounded in empathy, relationships and trauma-informed practice

Brings creativity, resilience, and a whole child approach to teaching

Works collaboratively within a team

Has experience of or willing to become a Forest Leader

Maintains high expectations while celebrating small steps of progress

Join Us

If you are excited by the opportunity to make a profound and lasting impact in a child’s life, we would be delighted to receive your application. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.

Schools in the Trust:

St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton

St Benedict Biscop CE Primary School, Wombourne, South Staffordshire

Woodfield Primary School, Penn, Wolverhampton

All Saints’ CE Primary School, Trysull, South Staffordshire

Oak Meadow Primary School, Wolverhampton

Fairhaven Primary School, Wordsley, Dudley

Christ Church CE Primary School, Bloxwich, Walsall

Gnosall CE Primary Academy, Stafford

Haughton CE Primary Academy, Stafford

Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, Stafford

St Paul’s CE Primary School, Stafford

Old Church CE Primary School, Walsall

Abbey Primary School, Walsall

Tibberton CE Primary School, Newport

St Lawrence CE Primary School, Telford

Little Bloxwich Primary School, Walsall

For further information, to discuss the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office, 01922710080, [email protected]

Closing date for applications:   Friday 2nd October 2026, at 9:30am

To apply: please complete the application form and equality and diversity recruitment monitoring form and submit to [email protected] quoting reference SBMAT422 in the subject line of your email. Further information is available at www.stbartsmat.co.uk/vacancies

St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For further information, please refer to the Trust's policy on ex-offenders.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies for all schools within St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust are available on the respective schools' websites. Links to all of our schools are available from the homepage.

With effect from September 2022 and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, shortlisted candidates may have their publicly available social media profiles (where applicable) checked by the Trust for posts going back up to 5 years and those candidates will therefore be expected to provide their social media “handles/platforms” if shortlisted.