13 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027 (or sooner if possible)

  • Closing date

    4 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£29,642.55 - £33,837.43

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

HLTA: Foundational Skills (Permanent)

Location: The Academy of St Nicholas, Liverpool 

Salary: Grade 5, SCP 17-24 

Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November

Start Date: January 2027 (or sooner if possible)


About Us

The Academy of St Nicholas is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the Liverpool community. We are committed to creating a culture where every young person can “Flourish and Thrive”, underpinned by strong relationships, high expectations, and a restorative approach to behaviour. 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Foundational Skills) to join our ambitious team.


The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with students who require additional support in literacy, numeracy and foundational learning skills. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality interventions, helping students build confidence, develop essential skills and access the wider curriculum successfully.


Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy intervention programmes.
  • Work with students individually and in small groups.
  • Support improvements in reading, writing and numeracy outcomes.
  • Monitor and track student progress.
  • Liaise with teachers and leaders regarding intervention impact.
  • Promote positive attitudes towards learning and achievement.
  • Support students in overcoming barriers to learning.
  • Contribute to the Academy's inclusion and improvement priorities.


    • The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have experience supporting young people in an educational setting.
  • Have strong literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Be passionate about improving outcomes for disadvantaged learners.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Be committed to inclusion and high expectations.
  • Share our commitment to ensuring every child flourishes and thrives.


    • What We Offer

  • A supportive and collaborative staff team.
  • Excellent professional development opportunities through All Saints Multi Academy Trust.
  • A welcoming and inclusive school community.
  • Access to wellbeing support and staff benefits through our Employee Assistance Programme.
  • The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.


    • Safeguarding

    The Academy of St Nicholas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.


    Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November 


    Interview Date: TBC


    Please note: The Academy reserves the right to close this vacancy and withdraw the advertisement prior to the advertised closing date should a high volume of suitable applications be received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.

    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.

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    About The Academy of St Nicholas

    Organisation type
    Academy, Roman Catholic/Church of England, ages 11 to 19
    Education phase
    Secondary school
    Size
    841 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    11 to 19
    Ofsted report
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    Website
    The Academy of St Nicholas website
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    The Academy of St Nicholas is an 11-18 Academy with nearly 800 students on roll. The Academy is focused upon driving standards of achievement rapidly and this makes it a dynamic and exciting place to work. The Academy of St Nicholas is committed to ensuring that every student makes the most of their potential. The Academy concentrates on providing the highest quality of teaching, with bespoke CPD for all staff to support this, the best possible student support and the most appropriate and innovative curriculum.

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