Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Vetro Recruitment; Prenton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Ongoing CPD and training

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a primary setting in Wirral. You will support learning, inclusivity, and pupil outcomes by delivering interventions and leading activities with closing collaboration with teaching staff.

The role emphasises safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, and maintaining high classroom standards, with a competitive daily rate and ongoing CPD opportunities within a supportive school team.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or strong equivalent advanced classroom support experience.
• Proven experience leading learning activities and/or interventions in a school setting.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and inclusive teaching practice.
• Enhanced DBS check and Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities and targeted 1:1 or small-group interventions.
• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absence and maintain routines and safe environment.
• Support safeguarding and day-to-day operations to ensure high care standards.
• Assist with planning, resource prep, and adapt tasks for SEND and diverse needs.
• Monitor learning and contribute to assessment records and progress feedback.

Skills

Interventions delivery

Learner support

Behaviour management

SEND awareness

Education

HLTA status or equivalent

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

• 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

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