Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Vetro Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

CPD and training

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a welcoming primary setting in Wirral. The HLTA will lead learning activities, deliver targeted interventions, and help pupils access the curriculum while maintaining a calm, inclusive classroom.

Safeguarding and pupil wellbeing are central to the role, with responsibilities including 1:1 and small-group support, supervising classes during short-term absences, and contributing to assessment evidence.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or strong equivalent advanced classroom support experience.
• Experience as HLTA or similar role leading learning activities/interventions.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and inclusive practice in education.
• Enhanced DBS Check and Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities with 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence.
• Support planning and resource preparation for varied needs including SEND.
• Monitor learning and contribute to assessment evidence.
• Feed back progress to teaching staff to support outcomes.

Skills

HLTA Status

Lead learning activities

Interventions

Safeguarding knowledge

Tools

Enhanced DBS Check

Right to Work in UK

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Job Overview

A welcoming primary setting in Wirral is looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support learning, inclusion, and positive pupil outcomes. This Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) role in Wirral is ideal for someone confident in leading learning activities, delivering targeted interventions, and maintaining a calm, purposeful classroom environment. You will work closely with teaching staff to help pupils access the curriculum and make consistent progress. Safeguarding and pupil wellbeing are central to this post, and the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) will be expected to uphold high standards at all times.

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, maintaining routines, behaviour expectations, and a safe learning environment
• Supporting day-to-day operations in your role as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance
• Assisting with planning and preparation of resources, adapting tasks to meet a range of needs, including SEND where required
• Monitoring learning, contributing to assessment evidence, and feeding back progress to teaching staff to support strong outcomes

Requirements & Qualifications

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

• HLTA Status (or strong equivalent advanced classroom support experience)
• Proven experience working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or in a similar school-based role, including leading learning activities and/or interventions
• Strong practical knowledge of safeguarding expectations and inclusive practice within an education setting
• Enhanced DBS Check and Right to Work in the UK

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive daily rate tailored to experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) candidates
• 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 opportunity in Wirral,

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. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.