Learning Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover - Galton Valley Primary School

Are you passionate about children fulfilling their potential? Do you want to work in a GOOD school where children are eager to learn, and you are supported to develop your skills as an effective HLTA with the help of a thorough and exciting programme of CPD?

The governors wish to appoint an excellent HLTA, who is motivated to secure and maintain high standards of achievement, whilst promoting learning that is a challenging and exciting experience! The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering PPA cover for teachers across the school and who is committed to work as part of a team.

Galton Valley can offer:

• Enthusiastic, friendly and exceptionally well-behaved children.
• A positive work life balance - minimal planning and marking
• A Staff Room where you can have a rest and eat your lunch
• Collaboration & exciting professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership, governors and parents.

Galton Valley Primary 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 Clearance.

The post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2026) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake all relevant safeguarding checks and an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.

If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website Home | Galton Valley Primary School

Successful applicants will be contacted with an interview date. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date.

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We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term time only. Fixed Term

Grade:Grade E, SCP 18-25 (£32,578 - £37,563 p.a) Actual Salary £28,568 - £33,951 p.a.

Location:Galton Valley Primary School, Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, B66 1BA

Closing Date:Wednesday 30th September 2026

Shortlisting Date:Wednesday 30th September 2026 (shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone and email)

Interviews:Friday 2nd October 2026