Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Pastoral and ELSA Support in Stourbridge

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust based in Dudley, West Midlands, consisting of seven primary schools.

The Role: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Pastoral & ELSA Support

In this role, you will deliver ELSA programmes and targeted emotional literacy interventions to individuals and small groups of pupils, helping to develop emotional wellbeing, resilience and social skills. You will provide support for pupils who may be emotionally vulnerable, including those experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, low self-esteem or social challenges.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide regular pastoral mentoring, emotional check‑ins and targeted support for identified pupils.
• Support pupils experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) or those at risk of school refusal, working closely with the Pastoral Lead.
• Help identify and reduce barriers to engagement, learning and attendance.
• Work alongside teachers to support pupils within the classroom when required.
• Provide support within the autism base during allocated times and in response to operational needs.

You will be appointed on Grade 5, working 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, on a permanent contract. Your working pattern will be discussed at interview stage. Actual salary: £20,019 - £21,820 per annum.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Have CACHE Level 3 in Teaching and Learning or an equivalent recognised EYFS DFE qualification.
• Have experience of supporting pupils with emotional, behavioural or social needs.
• Have ELSA training (or willingness to undertake ELSA training).
• Be an effective practitioner with the ability and desire to improve practice.
• Have high expectations of yourself and others.
• Have a proven record of working in partnership with class teachers resulting in good attainment and progress for children.
• Have experience of working with pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be highly organised, motivated and flexible with the ability to inspire and challenge children.
• Be able to promote the vision and values of the school, demonstrating high professional standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous benefits (pension, holiday, discounted fees at our Trust schools).
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting health and wellbeing.
• Networking and support opportunities between the Trust schools.
• A stimulating learning environment conducive to learning.
• An ethos of valuing staff and their professional development.
• Supportive leadership focused on improving outcomes for our children.

For more information about this role, please see the attached Job Description/Person Specification. If you have any questions about the role, please contact apayne@gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk.

Closing Date: 31st May 2026

Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Information about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.