Apprentice Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Walsall

Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship

Salary: minimum wage for age bracket

Temporary, Term time only

Full time - 37 hours per week

Start Date - As soon as possible

Cheslyn Hay Academy is a high performing and successful mixed 11-18 comprehensive academy of 1300 students. As part of the forward thinking and progressive Windsor Academy Trust, we work to ensure all students and staff can have High Expectation and High Achievement in all that they do. Cheslyn Hay Academy is an oversubscribed school and we value our strong community reputation and links. We are seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprentice (HLTA) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a school that is committed to professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups of pupils/students within the classroom under the direct supervision of teaching staff.
• Under the direction/guidance of the class teacher, support pupils/students with behavioural, emotional and social development needs.
• Support in the development of individual learning plans and Student learning profiles.
• Learn and grow through formal training and on the job training.

School Level Responsibilities

• Driving Literacy across the school for KS3/KS4.
• Lead for Literacy KS3 progress.
• Deliver small group intervention with identified students.
• Literacy testing as required (Dyslexic screening, Access Reading).
• Development & improvement of Literacy interventions.
• Lead across the Library, possible reading lessons for English in the Library.
• Accelerated reading.

Support for the SENCO / Academy

• Provide support for learning activities by making a contribution to supporting the SENCO in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and supporting the delivery of learning activities.
• Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the SENCO.
• Support the SENCO in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil/student progress/activities.
• Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays.
• Accompany staff and supervise pupils/students on visits and trips as required.
• Monitor pupils responses to learning activities and record achievement/progress as directed.
• Provide regular feedback to the SENCO on pupil achievement, progress and problems.
• Share information about pupils/students with other staff, parents/carers, internal and external agencies as appropriate.
• Work with parents to enhance pupils/students learning.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and reporting in line with academy policy.
• Administer routine tests and invigilate exams.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils/students competence and independence in its use.
• Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom.

We are part of an innovative Multi Academy Trust, which offers our staff many cross phase opportunities and excellent professional development. We are highly ambitious for our students, staff and community and aspire to be extraordinary in everything we do. We are dedicated to enable staff progression and keep staff wellbeing central to our approach.

Apply now to be part of something exceptional. If you would like to find out why our staff love working at Cheslyn Hay Academy, feel free to contact Megan Wickes, People Team Assistant on mwickes@cheslynhay.windsoracademytrust.org.uk to arrange an opportunity to discuss the role.

For a full job description, please apply online for this vacancy via the Windsor Academy Trust website here.

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 9am

Interview dates: Will take place throughout the duration on the advert.

Cheslyn Hay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred Check List. Evidence of having the right to work in the UK is required. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.