Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Birkenhead

Teaching Personnel; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment service is seeking an experienced HLTA for a role in a primary school in Birkenhead. This temporary position offers a pay rate of £95-110/day, starting in October 2025, with the potential for a permanent contract. The ideal candidate will have HLTA qualifications and experience working with children, including those with Special Educational Needs. Join a school with a warm and welcoming culture that values education.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• HLTA level or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide temporary cover for PPA and absences across KS1 and KS2.

Skills

Experience working across KS1 and KS2

Working with children with SEN

Education

HLTA level or equivalent

Job description

Overview

HLTA role - (Temporary with possibility of permanent contract)

Pay rate: £95-110/day.

Location: Birkenhead (CH41)

Full time

Role: HLTA

Overview of the role

A large primary school located in Birkenhead (CH41) are currently looking to employ an experienced HLTA on a fixed-term contract starting from October 2025 with the view to last the academic year (with the possibility of this being made a permanent position).

Responsibilities

• Provide temporary cover for PPA and absences across both KS1 and KS2; experience of working across both key stages would be beneficial.

About the school and culture

The school is currently rated GOOD by Ofsted and maintains an excellent reputation within the local area and community. At the heart of the school is a warm and welcoming culture underpinned by its own unique values and visions.

Qualifications and experience

• HLTA level (or equivalent), or potentially an Early Career Teacher who is keen to gain further experience across the primary phases before undertaking a full classroom teaching role.
• Experience of working with children with SEN would benefit this role.

Contract details

• Fixed-term contract starting October 2025 for the academic year, with the view to permanent.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Application and safeguarding

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