Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Advertisement: General Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Woodlands Primary School

Salary: Band G .19 - .24

Start Date:28th April 2025 or before

At Woodlands Primary School, we pride ourselves on providing an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment for all our students.

Woodlands Primary School in Wirral is a culturally rich and diverse and inclusive school. We provide a safe and secure learning environment where staff and families work together to engage children in their learning. We foster the school values of Respect Responsibility and Resilience, which underpins the ethos of our whole school community.

The board of governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated, skilled, and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our energetic and passionate team. The successful candidate will be committed to helping our students achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

●    Supporting the classroom teacher in delivering lessons and activities to small groups, individual students or whole class cover.

●    Assisting in the planning and preparation of learning materials.

●    Leading small group interventions and providing one-on-one support to students as needed.

●    Helping to assess and track student progress.

●    Promoting positive behavior and supporting students in their social and emotional development.

●    Working collaboratively with the teacher and other staff to create a stimulating learning environment.

●    Supervising students during lunch and break times, as required.

Essential Criteria:

●    HLTA qualification or equivalent (or working towards).

●    Experience working with children in a primary school setting.

●    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

●    Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

●    A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting students.

●    Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Criteria:

●    Experience of delivering interventions for students with additional needs.

●    A good understanding of the national curriculum.

●    First aid certification (or willingness to complete training).

Why Join Us?

●    A supportive and friendly team of staff.

●    Opportunities for professional development and training.

●    A welcoming and inclusive school community.

If you are passionate about helping children succeed and want to make a positive impact in our school, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Closing Date for Applications: Midday Friday 14th March 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 18th March

Woodlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our School has an equal opportunities policy, and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and along with the children's barred list and an online search. All posts are subject to statutory pre-employment checks and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.