Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    St Helens
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Ect
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    £26,789 to £28,174 per annum FTE
  • Closing date

    7 Aug 2025

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - St Helens Area - ECT Teachers welcome to apply


We are currently working in partnership with a 2 form entry Primary School who are looking to recruit a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Learning Assistant for a permanent contract across their EYFS / KS1 curriculum.

Are you a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who is looking for a new challenge?

This role will see you working alongside pupils with varying needs in a mixed ability class: supporting their general learning and providing care and guidance for their wellbeing. It will be your responsibility to develop their academic and social skills, whilst having a positive impact and promoting inclusion within the school. The school has an inclusive approach and prides itself on being a small, caring community school.

This position is a permanent contract for the summer and autumn term start - Term time only + 5 inset days.


Your New Role.

  • To advance pupils' learning in a range of classroom settings, including 1:1, groups and whole class settings when the teacher is absent.
  • To be familiar with school curriculum and age-related expectations of pupils, examination frameworks and teaching methods.
  • To promote good behaviour and positive values.
  • To establish a purposeful learning environment.
  • To monitor pupils' progress and participation.
  • To have high expectations of all pupils.
  • To use clearly structured teaching and learning activities.
  • To contribute to the planning and preparation of lessons.
  • To promote and support inclusion.
  • To guide the work of other adults supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.
  • · To provide pastoral support / liaising sensitively with parents and carers.


What You'll Need To Succeed.

  • HLTA qualification or equivalent.
  • Experience of supporting learning.
  • Ability to manage behaviour without supervision.
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above.
  • Subject strength.
  • Up-to-date DBS preferred.


What you will get in return.

By registering with Hays Education, not only will you receive all the support you need from a DfE accredited recruitment expert, you will also enjoy a range of employee benefits:

  • Advice on CV writing and interview techniques.
  • Access to free professional development training.
  • Access to permanent vacancies through the Hays PRP team.
  • Option to join our Pay Guarantee Scheme.
  • Competitive rates of pay and holiday pay.
  • £350 reward vouchers when you recommend
    Colleague*.


What you need to do now?

If you are interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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