Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Vetro Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing CPD

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary setting in Wirral, Merseyside. You will deliver structured support, help pupils access the curriculum with confidence, and work as part of an experienced team to raise outcomes.

The role involves assisting with planning, 1:1 and small-group interventions, and promoting a calm, inclusive learning environment throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or strong equivalent level of advanced classroom support experience.
• Proven experience supporting children in a school or education setting.
• Enhanced DBS check and Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support planned learning activities with targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence, maintaining routines and safety.
• Assist with planning and resource preparation, adapting tasks for varying needs including SEND.
• Monitor learning, contribute to assessment evidence, and feedback to staff.
• Promote independence, social development, and pupil engagement in school life.
• Follow safeguarding guidance and collaborate with staff and families.

Skills

HLTA experience

1:1 interventions

Group intervention delivery

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA Status or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Wirral, Merseyside, CH49

Job Description

We are recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming primary setting in Wirral, Merseyside. This is a practical, pupil-focused opportunity where you will help raise outcomes, promote inclusion, and support learners to access the curriculum with confidence.

Working as part of an experienced team, you will play a key role in delivering structured support, maintaining a calm learning environment, and contributing to positive progress for pupils across the school day.

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, ensuring consistent routines, behaviour expectations, and a safe learning environment
• Assisting with planning, preparation of resources, and adapting tasks to meet varying needs (including pupils with SEND where required)
• Monitoring learning, contributing to assessment evidence, and feeding back progress to teaching staff to support high-quality outcomes
• Promoting independence, social development, and positive engagement so pupils can participate fully in school life
• Following safeguarding guidance at all times, supporting pupil welfare, and working collaboratively with staff and families where appropriate

Requirements & Qualifications

• HLTA Status (or a strong equivalent level of advanced classroom support experience)
• Proven experience supporting children in a school or education setting (including leading learning activities and/or interventions)
• Enhanced DBS Check and Right to Work in the UK (safeguarding-first approach required)

Benefits & Work Environment

• Ongoing CPD and training within a supportive school team focused on pupil wellbeing and inclusive practice

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