Higher Level Teaching Assistant for Eyfs

**Salary: Grade 7 SCP 24-28 -£29,093 - £32,655 FTE - Pay Award Pending** **Actual Salary: £22,274 - £25,001 - Pay Award Pending** **Working hours: 32.5 hours per week - Term Time Only plus 5 Inset Days (working 39 weeks)** **Contract type: FTC until 31st July 2026** **Start date: ASAP** **Hallwood Park Primary School** is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team. Now proudly part of the Shaw Education Trust, Hallwood Park is a small, nurturing school set in beautiful grounds, complete with a pond and allotment. Our youngest learners are curious, joyful, and eager to explore - and we’re committed to providing them with the very best start to their education. - Have HLTA status or equivalent experience - Have experience working with children with SEND - Bring energy, warmth, and a child-centred approach - Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills - Have a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development - Be confident in supporting and delivering planned learning to small groups - Contribute to creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment This is a rewarding role in a friendly, close-knit school community, supported by the vision and resources of a forward-thinking trust. If you're passionate about shaping young lives and want to make a real impact at the foundation of learning, we would love to hear from you. **Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery nurtures its pupils by**: - Providing a safe, happy school in which pastoral care is given high priority by dedicated staff; - Expecting and promoting the highest standards of behaviour; - Giving children an excellent, secure start to their school experience in our Nursery and establishing positive relationships with parents; - Developing a strong sense of community and pride, with a “family feel” to the school. **Join Shaw Education Trust - Support, Teach, LeadMake the Remarkable Happen** At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary. We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person—whatever their background, ability, or starting point. Our **people are our greatest asset**, and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference. You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve—our “precious cargo.” We are proud to **"exactly like nothing else” and**bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where **integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive**. If you have the heart, passion, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our incredible team. **Support. Teach. Lead. Belong. Thrive.** **Together, let’s make the remarkable happen.** **We believe that every child holds the power to be extraordinary** That belief drives everything we do across our growing family of Primary schools. United by a passion for excellence, we work collaboratively—drawing on the latest research and bold innovation—to create vibrant, inspiring learning experiences that help every child shine. Our Trust-wide, evolving **3D Primary Curriculum** and forward-thinking **Digital Strategy** are crafted to spark curiosity, fuel imagination, and immerse children in energetic, meaningful learning. We are building more than just knowledge—we’re nurturing confidence, creativity, and a deep love of learning. Our schools are caring, stimulating places where children feel safe, empowered, and fully prepared for the journey ahead. We know just how crucial these early years are Research shows that the quality of primary education has the single greatest impact on a child’s academic growth—and their social and emotional development too, but we also know we are not in this alone. A child’s earliest experiences, shaped by strong partnerships between home, preschool, and school, form the foundation for lifelong success. That’s why we value our fami