Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location Liverpool
Discipline: SEN Education
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: £25'900 per annum FTE
Contact name: Victoria Marsden

Contact email: paul@scejobs.co.uk
Job ref: 6998
Published: 7 days ago
We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job vacancy, Bootle, Merseyside.

Location
This position is within easy commuting distance from Bootle, Walton, Anfield, Kirkby, Aintree, Litherland, Seaforth, Liverpool and surrounding towns and villages.

Benefits
  • Salary:  £25’915 FTE, Actual Salary for Term Time only £22’300 per annum
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only.
  • Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
  • Contract: Permanent.
  • Pension Scheme, Health Care Plan, Blue Light Card.
  • Free Online GP Service & Life Assurance.
  • Free DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), Flexible payday scheme.
  • Continued training and professional development opportunities.

Employer Social Care & Education Jobs are not the direct employer but have been selected as an approved Recruitment Partner for this national provider of specialist care and education for children and young people. This organisation is known for its clear values, ethos, and mission, which create a solid foundation for exceptional care and education. The organisation supports individuals in achieving positive outcomes and future transitions that help them reach their full potential.


Duties As an HLTA You will be joining an exceptional team in a Specialist Early Years Education School, for young children aged 4-11 years old.  This school provides education to children with Special Education needs, including Autism ASC / ASD and Disabilities (SEND).  Make a real difference in their lives, helping them achieve their full potential in a positive from a young age.
Support class teachers to enhance student learning and attainment.
  • Encourage student independence, self-esteem, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Assist in planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
  • Working with individual students, groups, or whole classes under the teacher’s guidance.
  • Follow the school's marking and assessment policy to track and report on student progress.
  • Provide exciting learning experiences that help students reach their potential.
  • Be a role model and manage support team members in the classroom.

Criteria
  • A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or higher.
  • Experience working with children with Specialist Educational Needs.

Apply Social Care & Education Jobs are the UK’s leading Recruitment Partner for Adult Social Care, Children’s Residential, and Specialist Education Providers. We will support you throughout the entire application process, interview stages, and help you prepare for your first day!

Compliance Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must disclose all convictions and cautions, unless "protected" under the DBS filtering rules, to ensure suitability to work with children. The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and is a disability-confident and equal opportunities employer.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have not met the criteria on this occasion.