St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust
L3 Teaching Assistant and Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Vacancy (Ref: SBMAT387)
Permanent, Term Time Only
Grade 5 Pts 12-16 and/or Grade 4 Pts 7-11
Hours: 15 hours (part-time) or 30 hours (dual role)
Start: September 2026
Location: Woodfield Primary School, Penn, WV4 4AG
Role Description
The Trustees are seeking to appoint a L3 Teaching Assistant combined with a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant vacancy. The opportunity can be a:
- 15-hour minimum Level 3 or equivalent Teaching Assistant – distinct appointment
- 15-hour minimum Level 3/Higher-Level Teaching Assistant – distinct appointment
- 30-hour dual role combining both responsibilities
Responsibilities for the Teaching Assistant role include leading targeted interventions to help children close gaps in learning and providing effective in-class support alongside teachers.
Responsibilities for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) role include providing high-quality whole-class PPA cover across the school or key stage, delivering engaging learning experiences and supporting the school’s high standards of teaching and learning.
The role is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping children thrive academically, socially and emotionally within a supportive and collaborative environment.
About Our School
Woodfield Primary School is an outstanding, culturally rich school in Penn, Wolverhampton, committed to high expectations and ensuring every child succeeds.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has:
- Experience supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range
- Confidence leading whole-class learning (for higher level teaching assistant applicants)
- Ability to deliver engaging interventions that help children make strong progress
- Teamworking skills and ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
- High expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion
- Adaptability, enthusiasm and a commitment to supporting all learners
- Warmth, professionalism and genuine passion for working with children
What We Can Offer You
- Happy, polite and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
- Excellent pupil behaviour and a calm, purposeful learning environment
- A welcoming, caring and highly supportive staff team
- Coaching, mentoring and high-quality professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within a successful Multi-Academy Trust
- A school where staff wellbeing, collaboration and professional growth are genuinely valued
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives every day
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
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, 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.
All candidates will be notified if shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to provide social media handles if shortlisted.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies for all schools within St Bartholomew’s CE Multi Academy Trust are available on the respective schools’ websites.
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