HLTA

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive leadership team

Inclusive school community

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd is partnering with a Church of England primary school in Birkenhead to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) starting January 2027. The role is full-time, term-time only, with a competitive salary via PAYE.

You will deliver planned lessons across KS1/KS2, support pupil progress, and lead interventions, working closely with teachers to plan and assess activities while upholding the school's Christian values.

Qualifications

• HLTA Status required or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in primary school setting essential.
• Experience delivering learning activities and interventions independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons across KS1 and KS2 when required.
• Support pupils individually and in groups to progress.
• Lead targeted interventions to raise attainment and progress.
• Work with teachers to plan, prepare and assess activities.
• Support pupils with a range of educational needs to help them reach potential.
• Contribute to wider life of the school and uphold Christian values.

Skills

Interventions delivery

Pupil support

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA Status (Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification)

Level 4 HLTA qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Foundation Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Education

Bachelor/degreed Education related

Paediatric First Aid

SEND, Autism, Speech and Language, SEMH or Trauma-Informed Training

Phonics programme training (Read Write Inc, Little Wandle, Sounds-Write)

Tools

Read Write Inc. training

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Church of England Primary School based in Birkenhead

Birkenhead, Wirral

Start Date: January 2027

Competitive salary dependent on experience via PAYE

Full-time | Term-time only

Teaching Personnel are delighted to be working in partnership with a 'GOOD' Primary School to recruit aHigher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their dedicated team from January 2027.

This welcoming Church of England primary school is seeking an experienced and motivated HLTA who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development. The successful candidate will play a key role across the school, delivering high-quality interventions, supporting whole-class teaching, and leading learning in the absence of the class teacher.

The Role

As a HLTA, you will:

• Deliver planned lessons across KS1 and KS2 when required


• Support the learning and progress of pupils both individually and in groups


• Lead targeted interventions to raise attainment and accelerate progress


• Work closely with teachers to plan, prepare and assess learning activities


• Support pupils with a range of educational needs, ensuring every child can achieve their potential


• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school and uphold the school's Christian values

To be successful in this role, you should have one or more of the following:

Essential

• HLTA Status (Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification)


• Experience working within a primary school setting


• Experience delivering learning activities and interventions independently

Desirable

• Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification


• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)


• Foundation Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Education


• Degree-level qualification in Education or a related subject


• Paediatric First Aid qualification


• Training in SEND, Autism, Speech and Language, SEMH or Trauma-Informed Practice


• Read Write Inc., Little Wandle, Sounds-Write or other phonics programme training

The School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming leadership team


• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression


• A caring and inclusive school community


• A chance to make a lasting impact on children's educational journeys