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!

The Role :  Level 3 Teaching Assistant  Pastoral & ELSA Support 

Vacancy Reference: HVT0768

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.

We are looking for someone with a positive and nurturing approach, a good understanding of current pastoral and emotional support practices, a willingness to learn and a genuine desire to contribute as part of an effective and supportive team.

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.

You will:

• Have CACHE Level 3 in Teaching and Learning to the equivalent or relevant. (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 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
• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits (pension, holiday, discounted fees at our Trust schools)
• Employee Assistance Programme (supporting your health and wellbeing)
• Networking and support opportunities between the Trust schools

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 apayne@gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk via email 

Closing Date: 31st May 2026

Shortlisting: TBA

Interviews: TBA

Visits to school are welcome - please contact school office - 01384 818600

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