Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in Liverpool

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (Pinehurst Primary School (Cheshire Academies Trust))

Employer Information

Employer Pinehurst Primary School (Cheshire Academies Trust) Address Pinehurst Avenue
Anfield
Liverpool
L4 7UF Website www.pinehurst-primary.co.uk

Pinehurst Primary School is a two form entry school with Nursery provision for 2 and 3 year olds in the heart of Anfield. Our vision and values are 'Experience, Excel and Enjoy' and these underpin our work. The Headteacher and Local Governing Body of Pinehurst Primary School wish to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our committed team. They will offer class cover as well as working in Year 6 with small groups and 1-1.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated individual with a proven track record of being an excellent Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work with our Head Teacher and our committed team.

Role Information

Job Title Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Job Type Teaching & Learning Job Phase Primary Location Liverpool

Grade Grade 4 9-17 Actual Salary Information Pro rata Grade 4 Salary Actual Salary Range £28,153 - £32,045 Contract Type Fixed term Contract Term Part time, Term time only Start Date Monday, November 2nd, 2026 Closing Date Thursday, October 1st, 2026

About the Role

The Headteacher and Local Governing Body of Pinehurst Primary School wish to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our committed team.
The role will be primarily to provide class cover, class support in year 6 and small group intervention and / or tutoring.
We require an individual who can provide flexible support across the school. This will include planning for and teaching whole classes.
Experience of teaching phonics through the Read Write Inc programme and Maths through ‘Maths No problem’ would be desirable. In addition to this, experience of Upper Key Stage 2, 1-1 and small group teaching and intervention support would be valuable for the role.
This temporary role may suit someone who is an ECT or looking to begin ITT who would like to further their experience of working across a Primary School.

Personal Qualities

• Knowledge of:
  • How children develop
  • How to support children in literacy and numeracy
  • Supporting children with Special Educational Needs
  • How children learn and how to motivate them
• The ability to:
  • Work with an individual or a group
  • Reinforce teaching points during teacher input
  • Clear up misunderstandings and sort out misconceptions
  • Teach new concepts as agreed with the class teacher
  • Model acceptable behaviour
  • Extend children’s thinking skills
  • Assess children’s understanding of text and reading skills
  • Assess children’s understanding of maths concepts
  • Discuss with children their understanding of learning objectives
  • Suggest ways of developing learning
  • Encourage good social skills
  • Liaise with the SENCO and outside agencies
  • Take an active involvement in planning and deliver high quality lessons
• A person who :
  • Has a calm approach
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Has a good sense of humour
  • Has an empathetic nature
  • Is enthusiastic
  • Has the ability to adapt to a variety of situations
  • Demonstrates initiative in the class room
  • Works well as part of a team

The role is offered on a temporary basis to cover the need in Year 6 this year and an absent staff member due to maternity leave.

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes and satisfactory pre-employment checks, including online searches, and references.

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