Ready, Respectful, Safe ‘Nurturing Hope and Ambition to Achieve and Succeed’ The Governors and Senior Leaders of Rood End Primary wish to appoint an exceptional HLTA to join our friendly and inclusive team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed and determined to contribute to our school improvement journey. Rood End Primary is a 2-form entry primary school situated in Oldbury. We believe that our children and their families deserve the very best and, with determination and dedication, strive to provide this every day. Are you ready for a new challenge? Do you have new and exciting ideas to help us achieve our goals? Do you possess vision and passion for supporting children with their learning? If the answer to this is yes, then you could be exactly what we are looking for! We are looking to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant who is: highly skilled, inspirational, enthusiastic and creative, and who can demonstrate effective teaching and learning strategies. The successful candidate will have experience of successful classroom practice and demonstrate a love of learning. They will have high expectations for pupil achievement and conduct. In return, we offer a welcoming school with well-behaved children who are eager to learn. We are looking for a candidate who: Is motivated and passionate about children and their learning Can model, demonstrate and promote exceptional classroom practice Has high standards and a commitment to ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential Can uphold the school’s vision and aims of raising standards and motivating others. We can offer: Supportive families and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all children An opportunity to work with enthusiastic and motivated children and staff A supportive and professional working environment where everybody’s views are valued and important High quality Continuous Professional Development opportunities. If you are ambitious and passionate about all pupils Achieving and Succeeding, and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you. Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. These can be arranged by emailing our School Business Manager on vacancies@roodend.sandwell.sch.uk or calling 0121 552 1866. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website Rood End Primary School - Home CV’s will not be accepted. If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Working Hours: 37 hours per week, term time 1 week Salary : Grade E, SCP 18-25, £31,537 - £36,363 (Actual Salary, £28,262 - £33,565 p.a.) Closing date: Thursday 14th May 2026 - 12PM Shortlisting: Friday 15th May 2026 Interviews: WC 18th May 2026