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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (PPA Cover) - Old Park Primary School
HLTA – High Level Teaching Assistant (Cover Supervisor Role)
Position: HLTA (Cover Supervisor) Location: Old Park Primary School, Old Park Rd, Wednesbury, WS10 9LX Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, term-time + 5 training days) Grade: Grade E (SCP 18 – 25), £31,537 – £36,363 p.a. (actual salary: £24,824 – £29,483 p.a.) Start Date: Required ASAP, subject to satisfactory clearances Closing Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026, midday
About the Role
Old Park Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support our outstanding (Ofsted May 2024) school in delivering exceptional education and care.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will play a key role in:
- Teaching whole classes in a range of year groups;
- Covering PPA sessions for fully qualified teachers;
- Supporting classroom management and providing feedback to pupils per our school’s policy;
- Engaging in schoolwide training initiatives, including curriculum support, professional development, and curriculum management;
- Contributing to school development when needed;
- Assisting particularly children with SEND and fostering inclusivity.
You will work closely under the Deputy Head for Curriculum and receive:
- Annual appraisals for ongoing support;
- Whole-school staff development to advance your career.
Why Joining Old Park?
We are a family school with a dedicated staff team, proudly located in Wedsnesbury North Spoke Hub, committed to:
- Providing a welcoming, supportive environment;
- Professional development for our staff;
- Collaborative, imaginative teaching practices;
- A vibrant learning environment, both indoors and out;
- The chance to make a true difference to young lives;
- Exceptional children’s safeguarding guarantees;
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As an Outstanding School (Ofsted May 2024), we excel in community cohesion and inclusivity, awarded for outstanding care and education.
About Old Park Primary School
Old Park caters for children from Nursery to Year 6, ensuring an excellent start for all pupils, including those with SEND. We are proud of the individual progress of our learners and welcome diverse backgrounds.
Old Park is an active participant in Wednesbury North Spoke Hub, offering additional family/community support.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- A passion for learning and working in an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative environment;
- Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) and HLTA vocational route, if applicable (preferred);
- Strong classroom management skills;
- Ability to provide targeted feedback to children following our policy;
- Fluent spoken/written English (Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requirement);
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the role.
Additional Support
- Safeguarding training expected for a school committed to protecting pupil well-being; basic training can be provided.
- Staff development provision to enhance skills and career progression.
Security Clearances
- All candidates will undergo safeguarding checks, including DBS applications (barred persons cannot apply—it is illegal to apply if so).
Eligibility
- Must have the right to work in the UK and technically meet Part 7 immigration criteria.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £24,824 – £29,483 pa.
- Professional collaboration with a supportive HR governance team and Governing Body invested in school growth.
- Annual appraisals and numerous training and development opportunities.
- Free id: Application form (via WM Jobs).
- Spoke Hub access including family/community support.
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Application Process
- Obtain an application form: From our school website or email: HR@oldparkprimary.com.
- Applicants must send signed application forms if using email.
- Accountability policy: Candidates will undergo online searches before interviews (failures not a bar to shortlisting).
- Turnaround: Interviews TBC for shortlisted candidates (expected within 28 days of closing). Check spam/junk mail.
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will guarantee an interview to qualified disabled candidates who disclose a need to be considered under this phased scheme.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Old Park is committed to reducing discrimination, empowering equality, and fostering diversity among staff.
Application Information
- CVs are not accepted.
- Parties will be contacted exclusively via email.
- hostile email environments confirmed—absence on real mails may cause refund.
For full insights on our pupil safeguarding, policies, and values, see: Old Park Primary School Homepage.
Our ofsted rating & updates point back to excellent standards in both care and education.
Who knows, perhaps you'll join our outstanding team before July—do apply before closing on the 14th, Wednesday at noon!
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