Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Liverpool; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education supply agency in Knowsley is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support students across KS3 and KS4 starting in October 2025. This full-time role involves delivering planned learning activities, leading interventions, and in-class support. Candidates should have HLTA status and strong behavior management skills. Competitive daily rates and ongoing professional development are offered. This is a long-term position with potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates paid via the PAYE system

Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

Dedicated consultant support throughout placement

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting students within a secondary school setting.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Responsibilities

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 by delivering planned learning activities.
• Lead small group interventions and provide in-class support.
• Take responsibility for delivering learning to whole classes when required.

Skills

Strong behaviour management skills

Ability to engage and motivate young people

Collaborative approach

Education

HLTA status or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) – Knowsley

£95 - 110 per day (depending on experience and/or qualifications) • September 2025 Start

Responsibilities

A fantastic opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a secondary school in Knowsley starting in October 2025. This full-time role involves supporting students across KS3 and KS4 by delivering planned learning activities, leading small group interventions, and providing in-class support to help raise attainment and engagement.

As a HLTA, you will work closely with teaching staff and SEN teams, take responsibility for delivering learning to whole classes when required, and play a key role in promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment. This is a long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting students within a secondary school setting
• HLTA status (or equivalent qualification/experience)
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to engage and motivate young people
• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and SEN staff
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates paid via the PAYE system
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• A dedicated consultant offering consistent support throughout your placement

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to supporting the development of young people. With branches nationwide, we are an employer of choice for high-quality education professionals.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual looking to make a difference in Knowsley secondary schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities, contact Jake Eccles on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)