Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of seven very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together – all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children. If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch – we would be very happy to meet with you!

Hurst Hill Primary School is a one form entry primary school based in Coseley, which was recently rated “good” by Ofsted. Hurst Hill Primary School provide a family centred-approach including our parent partnership award, open door policy and interactive parent workshop, Nurture and inclusion and Real-life skills and skills for life such as Forest School and Skills Builder.

Please watch our promotional video to see what life at Hurst Hill Primary School is all about

https://www.hursthillprimaryschool.com/page/?title=Our+School&pid=8

Vacancy Reference: HVT0714 

• Support the delivery of personalised teaching and learning in line with pupil needs.
• Provide emotional literacy and wellbeing interventions as a trained ELSA.
• Contribute to individual learning plans, behaviour support, and pastoral provision.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure high-quality, consistent practice.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to help them grow in confidence and resilience.
• Promote the school’s values and maintain high professional standards.

• Is an effective, reflective practitioner with a passion for supporting pupils with additional or SEMH needs.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Is motivated, flexible and able to inspire and challenge pupils.
• Has experience in EYFS or early years environments (desirable).
• Holds a Level 3 TA qualification and ELSA training.

• A dedicated, supportive staff team.
• Leaders focused on improving outcomes for every child.
• A positive school culture that values staff wellbeing and professional development.
• A stimulating learning environment.
• Employee benefits including Cycle to Work, free flu and eye test vouchers.

Closing Date: 13th April 2026 

Shortlisting: TBC 

Interviews: TBC

All applicants short listed will be required to take part in a formal interview.

Additional Information:

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).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance 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