Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Wavertree

HLTA Role – Temporary (with potential for a permanent contract)
Pay Rate: £95 – £105 per day
Contract Type: Full-time
Location: Wavertree (L15)
Start Date: October 2025

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same? Do you want the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a genuine difference to the lives of children who need it most? If so, this opportunity may be perfect for you.

A large primary school in Wavertree (L15) is seeking to appoint an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team on a fixed-term contract from October 2025, with the possibility of the position becoming permanent. The contract is expected to run until the end of the academic year.

The Role:

• Providing cover for PPA and staff absences across both Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2).
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.
• Demonstrating and upholding the school’s strong values and vision in day-to-day practice.

About the School:

• Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
• Well-established with a strong reputation in the local community.
• A warm, welcoming environment with a supportive team ethos.
• A higher-than-average proportion of disadvantaged pupils, including children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified to HLTA level (or equivalent).
• Confident working across both KS1 and KS2.
• Experienced in supporting children with SEN.
• Alternatively, an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain further experience across the primary phases before taking on a full teaching role.

If you believe this role suits your skills and aspirations, please click “Apply Now” to register your interest.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.