HLTA

Vetro Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Wirral, Merseyside to support pupils in a welcoming primary school environment. The role involves hands-on, pupil-focused support to raise outcomes, promote inclusion, and build confidence in learning throughout the school day.

You will work closely with teaching staff to maintain routines, deliver targeted support, and adapt resources to meet diverse needs, including SEND.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured learning support, including 1:1 and small-group interventions, helping pupils meet individual learning targets
• Provide planned and short-notice class cover, maintaining consistent routines, behaviour expectations, and a safe learning environment
• Support lesson preparation by adapting resources and activities to meet a range of needs, including SEND where appropriate
• Observe and record progress, contribute to assessment evidence, and feedback to teachers for next steps
• Promote independence, positive engagement, and social development so pupils can participate fully in school life
• Uphold safeguarding at all times and work collaboratively with staff to support pupil wellbeing

Skills

HLTA Status

Experience in school setting

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Employment Type: Temporary

Job Description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) opportunities are available in Wirral, Merseyside, supporting pupils within a welcoming primary school environment.

This is a hands-on, pupil-focused role where you’ll help to raise outcomes, promote inclusion, and build confidence in learning across the school day. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to maintain positive routines and deliver targeted support that enables children to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering structured learning support, including 1:1 and small-group interventions, helping pupils meet individual learning targets
• Providing planned and short-notice class cover, maintaining consistent routines, behaviour expectations, and a safe learning environment
• Supporting lesson preparation by adapting resources and activities to meet a range of needs, including SEND where appropriate
• Observing and recording progress, contributing to assessment evidence, and feeding back to teachers to inform next steps
• Promoting independence, positive engagement, and social development so pupils can participate fully in school life
• Upholding safeguarding at all times and working collaboratively with staff to support pupil wellbeing

Requirements & Qualifications

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

Benefits & Work Environment

• Ongoing training and CPD, working within a supportive school team focused on inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• A collaborative, values-led environment where high standards and positive relationships are prioritised

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.