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HLTA - Literacy Interventions

Reference: 14352
Location
Prenton, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Salary
£130 - Per Day
Contract Type

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Wirral

Employment Type: Temporary, Full-time (30 hours per week), Term-time only

Job Description:
A thriving primary school in the Wirral is seeking a dedicated and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

This role involves working closely with teachers and pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 classes, supporting learning, running intervention groups, and covering lunchtime duties. They are committed to providing an outstanding education in a nurturing environment where children love to learn.

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

  • Supporting classroom activities and assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
  • Leading intervention groups to support pupils' individual learning needs.
  • Covering part of the lunchtime supervision to ensure a safe and positive environment for children.
  • Collaborating with staff to promote a calm, purposeful, and curious classroom atmosphere.
  • Contributing to the school’s culture of respect, engagement, and professional development.

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

  • Previous Higher Level Teaching Assistant experience in a primary school setting.
  • A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
  • A full enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.
  • A kind, collaborative, flexible attitude, and a keen desire to learn and develop professionally.

Benefits & Work Environment:

  • A friendly, caring staff team working in a calm and respectful environment.
  • Exceptional professional development opportunities.
  • A supportive school culture described as “exceptional and inspirational” by Ofsted (April 2025).
  • The role is temporary for one academic year (until 31 August 2027), with the possibility of extension.

If you are a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in the Wirral, apply today! Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed.

Vetro Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. All shortlisted candidates will undergo relevant employment checks, including a DBS check.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.

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