Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Academy of St Nicholas; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support and staff benefits

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

The Academy of St Nicholas in Liverpool is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Foundational Skills) to support students needing literacy, numeracy and foundational learning skills. You will deliver high-quality interventions, helping pupils build confidence and access the wider curriculum.

The role focuses on targeted intervention delivery, collaboration with teachers, and tracking progress to raise outcomes for disadvantaged learners.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering targeted literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Ability to work with individuals and small groups.
• Commitment to inclusion and raising outcomes for disadvantaged learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy intervention programmes.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Support improvements in reading, writing and numeracy outcomes.
• Monitor and track student progress.
• Liaise with teachers and leaders regarding intervention impact.
• Promote positive attitudes towards learning and achievement.
• Support students in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Contribute to the Academy's inclusion and improvement priorities.

Skills

Literacy intervention

Numeracy intervention

Student support

Progress monitoring

Education

GCSE Maths and English (4-9) or equivalent

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Your Role

HLTA: Foundational Skills(Permanent)

Location: The Academy of St Nicholas, Liverpool

Salary: Grade 5, SCP 17-24

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November

Start Date: January 2027 (or sooner if possible)

About Us

The Academy of St Nicholas is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the Liverpool community. We are committed to creating a culture where every young person can "Flourish and Thrive", underpinned by strong relationships, high expectations, and a restorative approach to behaviour.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Foundational Skills) to join our ambitious team.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with students who require additional support in literacy, numeracy and foundational learning skills. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality interventions, helping students build confidence, develop essential skills and access the wider curriculum successfully.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy intervention programmes.
2. Work with students individually and in small groups.
3. Support improvements in reading, writing and numeracy outcomes.
4. Monitor and track student progress.
5. Liaise with teachers and leaders regarding intervention impact.
6. Promote positive attitudes towards learning and achievement.
7. Support students in overcoming barriers to learning.
8. Contribute to the Academy's inclusion and improvement priorities.

The Ideal Candidate Will

1. Have experience supporting young people in an educational setting.
2. Have strong literacy and numeracy skills.
3. Be passionate about improving outcomes for disadvantaged learners.
4. Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
5. Be committed to inclusion and high expectations.
6. Share our commitment to ensuring every child flourishes and thrives.

What We Offer

1. A supportive and collaborative staff team.
2. Excellent professional development opportunities through All Saints Multi Academy Trust.
3. A welcoming and inclusive school community.
4. Access to wellbeing support and staff benefits through our Employee Assistance Programme.
5. The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

Safeguarding

The Academy of St Nicholas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November

Interview Date: TBC

Please note: The Academy reserves the right to close this vacancy and withdraw the advertisement prior to the advertised closing date should a high volume of suitable applications be received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential

Educated to a minimum of level 3 essential

Safeguarding Information

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post in accordance with current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). All posts in the Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. For further information please visit the following website What is Filtering? | Standard and Enhanced DBS Checks | Nacro