Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA

Aspire Sixth; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Walsall is looking for an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives while collaborating with a supportive team. Candidates should be energetic and creative, with a strong background in classroom management and teaching diverse learners, including those with SEND or EAL needs. Additional professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Continuous, high-quality professional development

Supportive staff team

Involvement in a dedicated pastoral team

Qualifications

• Confidence and effectiveness as a classroom practitioner.
• Energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to engage children.
• Highly organized and self-motivated with assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class and small-group sessions effectively.
• Track and monitor pupil progress using assessment systems.
• Adapt to the needs of different learners and situations.

Job description

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to play a key role in our school community. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils' lives, working in alignment with the vision and values of Windsor Academy Trust.

If you're ready to take on greater responsibility, lead learning with confidence, and inspire young minds every day, we’d love to hear from you!

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
• A talented and supportive staff team committed to delivering exceptional practice and developing one another
• A supportive and aspirational Leadership Team, focused on unlocking the academic and personal potential of both pupils and staff
• A strong pastoral team that places wellbeing at the centre of its work
• Supportive parents and carers
• Continuous, high-quality, bespoke professional development
• Opportunities to work and collaborate across schools within Windsor Academy Trust

We are looking for applicants who:

• Are confident and effective classroom practitioners, able to lead whole-class and small-group sessions with impact
• Bring energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to inspire and engage children in their learning every day
• Are highly organised, self-motivated, and confident using assessment systems and tools to track, monitor, and accelerate pupil progress
• Show initiative and flexibility, with the ability to adapt to the needs of different learners and situations
• Share our values and moral purpose, placing the wellbeing and success of every child at the heart of their work
• Have experience supporting pupils with a range of needs, including those with SEND or EAL

If our offer is what you are looking for, we would love to hear from you. For more information or to arrange a school visit, please contact Lauren Bennett PA to Headteacher and HR Lead [e-mail].

Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 25th February 2026