Higher Level Teaching Assistant

South Wirral High School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 8EH

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  25 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: £27,070.00 - £29,899.00 Annually (Actual) Band G - NJC SCP 19-24 (£32,061 to £35,412 FTE value)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

As a HLTA, you will work collaboratively with teaching staff and the SENDCo to deliver inclusive, engaging, and targeted support for pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will take a lead role in delivering learning activities, supporting interventions, monitoring pupil progress, and contributing to the wider provision across the school.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on pupil outcomes, particularly through closing attainment gaps and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for individuals, small groups and, where appropriate, whole classes

• Lead and deliver targeted interventions, monitoring their impact on pupil progress

• Support pupils with SEND, including implementing and contributing to EHCPs and annual reviews

• Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning and resources to meet individual pupil needs

• Assess, record and report on pupil progress, using data to inform next steps

• Promote positive behaviour and act as a strong role model for pupils

• Contribute to the planning and preparation of lessons and learning resources

• Work closely with the SENDCo, staff, and external professionals to support pupil outcomes

• Support and guide teaching assistants, sharing best practice where appropriate

• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including trips, events, and pastoral support

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications

• Holds HLTA status (or is willing to work towards this)

• Has a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

• Has GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths

Experience

• Has significant experience working in a school setting

• Has experience planning and delivering learning activities independently

• Has a strong track record of delivering effective interventions

• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND, including EHCP provision

• Has contributed to pupil assessment, monitoring and reporting

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of teaching, learning and child development

• Ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners

• Knowledge of SEND strategies and inclusive practice

• Ability to assess and track pupil progress effectively

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage workload

• Confidence in supporting and guiding other support staff

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils

• Committed to inclusion and high expectations

• Resilient, proactive and solution-focused

• A positive role model with excellent professional conduct

• Committed to safeguarding and the values of the school

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment

• Opportunities for professional development and progression

• A commitment to staff wellbeing

• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ lives

The Team:

The person appointed will join an experienced and innovative SEND team, supporting students with a range of special educational needs across the entire school. This accompanying video will explain more about what it is like to work in this team:  Click here to view our video

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July

Interview Date: Week commencing 6th July 2026

The post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our school’s website:

http://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/policies/

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 South Wirral High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1234 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Wirral High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-wirral-high-school-wirral

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