Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Band G

Rock Ferry Primary School, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH42 2BL

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,822.00 - £30,729.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Band G job summary

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Rock Ferry Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced, outstanding, enthusiastic and highly motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join this, nurturing friendly and successful school.

We are looking someone who is be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of a team. Excellent classroom skills, which demonstrate good practice, knowledge of the National Curriculum and high expectations, are essential.

They should be able to demonstrate the ability to lead interventions.

They should have an understanding of Trauma Informed Practice.

They will demonstrate our Core Values of ‘Be Kind, Be Safe, Work Hard, Never Give Up’

In return, we can offer you a Headteacher and school leadership team that are committed to developing their staff, a proactive and supportive governing body, a chance to join a team who are positive and forward thinking, a superb school environment for you to work in and a commitment that we will support your professional development

Rock Ferry Primary is a proud Gold Award holder for Attachment and Trauma Sensitive Schools (ATSA). We are a trauma-informed school that values care, compassion, and relational practice.

Rock Ferry Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share these values. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a request for references, prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates are expected to provide evidence of qualifications at interview and a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check will be undertaken before final confirmation to the successful candidate.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit an application through MyNewTerm website our online portal, outlining your suitability for the role and how you would contribute to the vision and values of Rock Ferry Primary School.

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/150115/EDV-2025-RFPS-20021

Further details of deadlines and other information can be found on the School and Cheshire Academies Trust websites. Application forms for the above post are available via our school website: https://www.rockferry.wirral.sch.uk/page/vacancies/154869

For more information and to apply, please contact the School Business Manager Carol Findlay at schooloffice@rockferry.wirral.sch.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Rock Ferry Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rock Ferry Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rock-ferry-primary-school-birkenhead

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