HLTA - Maternity Cover
Litherland High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 0DB13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
7 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 8am
Date listed
16 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Approximately 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MAT 5 NJC SCP 11-17 £28,142 - £31,022 FTE (£23,794.71 17 — £26,229.82)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and well-qualified HLTA to join our highly committed team, to take a leading role in the support of students on a 1:1 basis and small groups, whilst supporting the work of the teacher. The position is for maternity cover starting on 7th September 2026.
The ideal candidate will have a positive impact on student progress and be effective at raising attainment. They will have experience in a school setting, excellent inter personal skills, behaviour management skills and the ability to contribute positively to student learning. This is an exciting opportunity for a positive, enthusiastic and committed individual. The work will involve supporting pupils in lessons and intervention and support in relation to students with special educational needs.
You will need to work well in a team, and have the highest expectations to ensure our students achieve great out comes. You must have an interest in working with students with special educational needs, and be willing to work with students either on a one to one basis or in a small group setting. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who wish to develop in a supportive, well-resourced and exciting environment.
What the school offers its staff
At Litherland High School we believe in providing our students with excellent educational opportunities based on the core values of kindness, integrity and tenacity. We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum and high aspiration; there is no cap on ambition building the skills for successful lives. We are incredibly proud that our relentless focus on improvement was validated by Ofsted in February 2024, securing Good in all areas. We are resolutely on our journey to provide an outstanding education for our students.
One of the foundations of our success is our place in the heart of our community; the relationships between our staff, students and families are fundamental to securing the high levels of engagement. 96% of parents would recommend our school to other parents. This partnership helps us to ensure strong behaviour, which means our col leagues can work in a happy and safe environment.
Our staff are committed to our school and community; many of them have been here for most of their career – indeed several are alumni and live locally - and staff turnover is low, which we believe is indicative of a happy work environment and a commitment to staff well-being. Litherland High School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the wellbeing of young people. An appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and will be subject to references.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Litherland High School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the wellbeing of young people. An appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and will be subject to references.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Litherland High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 733 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Litherland High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk
LHS is an 11-16 Secondary Academy, part of the Heath Family Trust (NW).
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