Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Schools

Southport, UK

On-Site

Expires: Expiring in 6 days

Education

Part time

Please return completed CES application form and other documents to recruitment.holyfamilyprimary@schools.sefton.gov.uk by 12noon on 30th June. Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the online application form.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), Grade F – term time only
TA4: 5.5 hours per week. Tuesdays, 8.45am-3.30pm
including a 15-minute unpaid break in the morning and a 1-hour unpaid lunchbreak

The Governors of Holy Family Primary School Southport, are excited to advertise the position of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA - Level 4) from September 2025. This job contract is fixed term for 1 academic year in the first instance.

Holy Family is a welcoming, inclusive and vibrant one-form entry primary school situated in Southport, rooted in Gospel values and committed to providing the highest standard of education for every child. We are very proud of our children and staff alike and the happiness of our children is paramount. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated HLTA to join our happy, successful school. You must be a friendly, polite, committed person who is well organised and dedicated to following our mission statement in your work. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to support teaching and learning, cover classes, and contribute to the spiritual and academic development of our pupils.

We are looking for someone who:
• Holds HLTA status or an equivalent qualification
• Has experience of working across primary age groups
• Can confidently deliver lessons to whole classes, following teacher plans
• Is committed to nurturing the potential of every child
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Supports the Catholic ethos of the school and contributes to its wider mission statement

In return we can offer:
• A caring and supportive school community
• Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who love learning
• A dedicated and friendly staff team
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• A strong partnership with families, governors and the parish community

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory Enhanced Level DBS clearance. It is Sefton Local Authority and Holy Family Primary School policy that all new employees are required to satisfactorily complete a probationary period of 6 months prior to being confirmed in their appointment.