Higher Learning Teaching Assistant in Runcorn

We are seeking an experienced and passionate HLTA to join our team. The role will involve covering PPA across the school and delivering targeted small-group interventions. There will be flexibility in the curriculum areas and lessons covered, enabling the successful candidate to utilise their expertise, strengths, and interests.

The successful candidate will work with very small groups of children, including those with high levels of additional needs, providing enhanced provision and carefully planned activities to support them in meeting their individual development goals and targets from their personalised learning journeys. Working closely with teaching staff and school leaders, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality learning experiences, leading small-group activities, contributing to planning, and supporting pupils’ individual learning needs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have HLTA status or equivalent experience
• Have experience working with children with SEND
• Bring energy, warmth, and a child-centred approach
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
• Have a good understanding of child development and effective teaching and learning strategies
• Be confident in supporting and delivering planned learning to individuals and small groups
• Contribute to creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Be flexible and adaptable in supporting a range of curriculum areas and age groups

This is a rewarding role in a friendly, close-knit school community, supported by the vision and resources of a forward-thinking trust. If you are passionate about helping children achieve their potential and want to make a real difference in their learning and development, we would love to hear from you.

Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery nurtures its pupils by:

• Providing a safe, happy school in which pastoral care is given high priority by dedicated staff;
• Expecting and promoting the highest standards of behaviour;
• Giving children an excellent, secure start to their school experience in our Nursery and establishing positive relationships with parents;
• Developing a strong sense of community and pride, with a “family feel” to the school.

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life. Our values — opportunity, integrity, community, and equity — guide everything we do. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.

We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities. We empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together, let’s make the remarkable happen. We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary. That belief drives everything we do across our growing family of Primary schools.

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from:

• Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Salary Grade: Grade 7 – SCP 24 – 28 (£30,024- £33,700) FTE – Pay Award Pending Actual Salary: £22,987 - £25,801 Working Hours: 32.5, Term time plus 5 inset days working 39 weeks.