Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of 7 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 Local Governing Committees, 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!  

The Role - Level 2 Teaching Assistant 

Reference Number : HVT0758

Hurst Hill Primary School is a one form entry primary school based in Coseley, which was rated “good” by Ofsted. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivating and energetic Teaching Assistant to work alongside our dedicated and enthusiastic colleagues at Hurst Hill Primary School.

Are you looking for a job with good holidays to give you a healthy work – life balance then this could be the job for you! You will work term time only, meaning you will have ALL the school holidays off totalling 13 weeks to enjoy life!

As a Teaching Assistant your main responsibilities will include: in-class support, group work, interventions, 1:1 support, first aid and general welfare responsibilities with direct from the SENDco. The roles require a good knowledge of current practices, including phonics, a positive approach, a willingness to learn and a desire to be part of an effective team.

This role is directly linked to supporting a pupil with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), and its continuation is subject to the pupil’s ongoing needs and support.

You will be appointed on Grade 3, working  32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Your working pattern will be discussed at interview stage. You will be employed on a fixed term contract.

Your actual salary will be £18801 - £19226

You will:

• Be an effective practitioner with the ability and desire to improve their practice
• Have high expectations of yourself and others
• Have a proven record of working in partnership with class teachers which has resulted 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.

We can offer you:

• Highly motivated staff
• A leadership team whose focus is on improving outcomes for our children
• Children who value learning and supportive parents
• An ethos of valuing staff and their Professional Development
• A stimulating learning environment which is conducive to learning
• Employee benefits
• Effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Family centred-approach including our parent partnership award, open door policy and interactive parent workshops
• Nurture and inclusion
• Real-life skills and skills for life such as Forest School and Skills Builder

For more information about this exciting role, please see attached Job Description/Person Specification attached to this advert.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sara Jones via email sjones@hurst-hill.dudley.sch.uk

Closing Date: 15th May 2026

Shortlisting: 16th May 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing 18th May 2026

All applicants short listed will be required to take part in a formal interview and plan a task, to complete with a small group of children.

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