Level Teaching Assistant - Yew Tree Primary School

Job Overview

Required to start ASAP - We are looking to appoint an innovative, creative and enthusiastic HLTA to join the Yew Tree family. Yew Tree is a friendly three‑form entry primary school with a nursery class. We are looking for a committed practitioner, capable of providing high quality teaching and learning support, to join a supportive team of staff who passionately believe in providing the best education for our children.

We are looking for an experienced HLTA or a highly skilled teaching assistant ready for the next step in their career. Yew Tree provides an excellent education to children in our local community so we are looking for somebody who is capable and passionate about the work that they do. The ideal person will be capable of delivering high quality lessons with whole classes of pupils as well as possessing identifiable leadership skills that can be used to support key aspects of our school work.

Within the HLTA role there will be a teaching commitment (covering PPA sessions across the school) as well as dedicated time to support the leadership of an agreed area of school development (Assistant SENDCO in the first instance). The appointed person can be requested to teach across all year groups at the school for a proportion of their timetable. The HLTA will also be expected to take on some line‑management responsibilities of other teaching assistants.

• A supportive environment in which relationships are nurtured and valued
• A dedicated, friendly and passionate staff
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A commitment to high standards and continual improvement
• Enthusiastic and caring children who work hard
• Modern facilities and extensive grounds to inspire learning
• Access to extensive IT facilities (inc. the use of individual staff devices)
• Access to coaching and mentoring from a strong senior leadership team
• A strong commitment to staff well‑being including free access to a range of services through an Employee Assistance Programme

Yew Tree Primary School complies with all aspects of the Equality Act and there is an expectation of all staff to also show support for the protected characteristics. Any posts are subject to approval of two references and to any necessary safeguarding checks (including online candidate searches).

Visits can be arranged by contacting the school. Candidates are also invited to view our website, Twitter feed and the virtual tour of our school which is available at:

We would also be happy to arrange a phone conversation with a member of the Senior Leadership Team if candidates have any questions. This can be arranged by contacting the school on .

• Closing date – Monday 26th January 2026 at 9am
• Interviews – Wednesday 28th January 2026
• Hours – 37 hours per week (Term Time only + INSET days)
• Grade – Grade E SCP 18‑25 (£31,537 – £36,363 per annum pro rata)
• Location – YEW TREE PRIMARY SCHOOL, BIRCHFIELD WAY, YEW TREE ESTATE, WALSALL, WS5 4DX
• Contract – Permanent

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Employee Specification or contact our HR department.

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