Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Wirral, Merseyside, CH49

Job Description
We are recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming primary setting in Wirral, Merseyside. This is a practical, pupil-focused opportunity where you will help raise outcomes, promote inclusion, and support learners to access the curriculum with confidence.

Working as part of an experienced team, you will play a key role in delivering structured support, maintaining a calm learning environment, and contributing to positive progress for pupils across the school day.

Key Responsibilities
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) based in Wirral, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting the delivery of planned learning activities, including targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions to help pupils meet individual goals
• Supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absence, ensuring consistent routines, behaviour expectations, and a safe learning environment
• Assisting with planning, preparation of resources, and adapting tasks to meet varying needs (including pupils with SEND where required)
• Monitoring learning, contributing to assessment evidence, and feeding back progress to teaching staff to support high-quality outcomes
• Promoting independence, social development, and positive engagement so pupils can participate fully in school life
• Following safeguarding guidance at all times, supporting pupil welfare, and working collaboratively with staff and families where appropriate

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will need:

• HLTA Status (or a strong equivalent level of advanced classroom support experience)
• Proven experience supporting children in a school or education setting (including leading learning activities and/or interventions)
• Enhanced DBS Check and Right to Work in the UK (safeguarding-first approach required)

Benefits & Work Environment

• Ongoing CPD and training within a supportive school team focused on pupil wellbeing and inclusive practice

If you are a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for an exciting new role in Wirral, apply today!

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