HLTA

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9AZ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,542.00 - £33,120.00 Annually (FTE)

HLTA job summary

Main Duties of the Role

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) at our primary school, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of our students. Your main responsibilities will include covering classes in the absence of teachers, ensuring that the learning continues seamlessly. You will also provide valuable support to teachers in planning and delivering lessons, as well as assisting with the assessment and progress tracking of students. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work with small groups and individual students, providing targeted intervention and support where needed. As an HLTA, you will be a key member of our team, contributing to the overall success and well-being of our school community.

Support for Pupils

Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model.

Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction.

Provide specific support to pupils dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities.

Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.

Promote self-esteem and independence.

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.

Support for the Teacher

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans.

In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies such as individual and small group interventions to support pupils in achieving learning targets.

Report pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format.

Undertake pupil record keeping as requested.

Administer routine primary tests.

Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy.

Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers.

Support for the Curriculum

Undertake as required structured and agreed learning activities/learning programmes, taking into consideration pupil learning styles.

Undertake literacy/numeracy programmes, recording achievements and progress and providing appropriate reports and feedback for the teacher.

Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.

Support for the School

Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).

Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

Attend relevant meetings as required.

Participate in training and other learning activities as required.

Assist with the supervision of pupils out of directed lesson time, including before and after school if appropriate and within working hours.

Contribute to the wider life of the school e.g. PTA events such as fairs and discos.

Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.

To encourage an active partnership between children/parents/school by working

creatively and positively with parents to achieve maximum

involvement in their child’s education.

To encourage parents to understand the importance of their role in their child’s

education.

To make home visits as and when required.

The post holder may reasonably be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

This job description is intended to clarify the main duties and responsibilities of the post, but it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the tasks undertaken by the post. The jobholder will be expected to carry out such professional tasks as are commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the post.

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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 206 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-trinity-church-of-england-primary-school-southport

Welcome to Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust

Thank you for your interest in working in one of our amazing schools and committing to making a difference to learners right across our Trust. 

LDST is a multi–academy Trust of 18 primary schools that welcomes young people and colleagues of all faiths and none and is committed to providing a high-quality education and environment where Christian values and principles permeate all that we do.

As a Trust, we have a very clear purpose, and an uncompromising vision:  

The right of all to have a great education is at the heart of everything we do so that all learners, regardless of background, ethnicity or need, make excellent progress, and fulfil their academic potential.

Central to this are our core values of collaboration, difference, local and inclusion, and our commitment to ensuring that all learners thrive through an education that teaches wisdom, instils hope, nurtures community, and embeds dignity and respect.   

All of our schools benefit from high levels of collaboration and a strong school improvement function and central team, which give the capacity to support schools, evaluate and intervene where needed. Strong networks and a culture of support ensures a high level of accountability matched with only the challenge required to enable local leadership to flourish.

We do this to ensure that our schools are self-sustaining, and we are committed to being:

Respectful of the individual identity of our schools –knowing their strengths and understand where improvements are needed  

Resourceful and recognising effective and successful practice in all schools and using this where possible as a resource to support others to bring about improvement  

Responsive to the context of each school, adapting strategies where necessary to promote and sustain improvements  

Relentless in our pursuit of excellence and led by a belief that every child can achieve

Our family of schools support and connect, share practice, and provide an excellent education built on distinctly Christian values so that all children, learners and staff across our Trust, flourish.  Our established networks provide exciting opportunities for schools to work together to create a fluid school improvement system. 

Supporting you to flourish and thrive in your role is extremely important to us and this is reflected in our strategic People Pillar and People Strategy:  

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We are a fully inclusive organisation and encourage applications from individuals from all communities regardless of faith, race or ethnicity, age, disability, gender or sex, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.

What we can offer you

Continuing Professional Development – All support staff can apply for fully-funded apprenticeships up to degree level.

Leadership Pathways – We have a wealth of development opportunities that are open to colleagues, and we are exceptionally proud of our very high levels of internal promotion.

Annual Trust Wide Conference – For all colleagues to celebrate and learn together.

Collaboration – Regular networking opportunities across our networks for different staff groups.

Trust Wellbeing Group – Exploring and implementing new and innovative initiatives to support our colleagues to be happy and healthy in work like our Trust Wide employee assistance programme and reward platform.

Laurie Kwissa

Chief Executive Officer

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