Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

39 weeks (Term Time + 5 inset days) 36 hours per week

Permanent Position, required to start asap

Grade G SCP 19 – 24

Actual Salary £27,821 to SCP 24 - £30,729

FTE £32,061 - £35,412

Oldershaw School is an 11-16 co-educational comprehensive situated in the borough of Wirral, which is an easy commute from Liverpool and Chester. We have a proud history of over a hundred years of success and we believe in the very highest standards and expectations to provide a rich and challenging education for all of our students.

We are committed to supporting our staff, we can offer a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free parking, a bike to work scheme and paid birthday leave. 

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, inclusive, and determined HLTA to assist in the delivery of learning for those students who need a bit of extra help to achieve. The primary focus of the role will be planning, delivering, and monitoring interventions. You will need to be able to work as part of a small team and be expected to contribute to its development, have a positive attitude towards personal development and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

This role is particularly suited to someone with previous experience working with young people to improve their academic outcomes but may be equally suited to a graduate wanting to gain experience before training for a career in teaching. A science background would be a distinct advantage.

Further details can be obtained from the school’s website. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, in the first instance please send your completed application, covering letter and CV to HR@oldershaw.wirral.sch.uk for the attention of Mrs Jackson.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation.

Please note applicants must provide evidence of the right to work in the UK. We do not currently offer sponsorship certificates for this role as it is to be filled by the UK resident labour market.

Closing Date: 18th March 2026

Interview date: 24th March 2026