Graduate Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Graduate HLTA – St Helens
Full-Time | Permanent Opportunity | September 2026 Start
Salary: £580 - £720 per week

Are you a recent graduate looking to take the next step towards a rewarding career in education?

Do you have the confidence, enthusiasm and academic background to support teaching and learning across a vibrant primary school?

A welcoming and ambitious St Helens primary school is seeking an exceptional Graduate Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join its dedicated team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring teacher or education professional to gain invaluable classroom experience whilst developing the skills required for a long-term career in schools.

As a Graduate HLTA, you will work closely with teachers and senior leaders to deliver targeted interventions, support pupil progress and provide classroom cover when required. You will play a key role in helping children achieve their full potential across the primary age range. Due to the necessity to provide cover, the school is looking for a graduate with prior teaching assistant experience in an educational setting (preferably a mainstream primary or secondary school).

Key Highlights

• Graduate HLTA opportunity starting September 2026
• Full-time, permanent position
• Earn £24,000 - £30,000 per annum
• Ideal for aspiring Primary Teachers and educational professionals
• Deliver interventions and provide planned classroom cover
• Work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Excellent training, mentoring and career progression opportunities

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a 2:1 degree or above in a relevant subject (core and education)
• Strong academic background with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Previous experience working within an educational setting
• Passionate about education and child development
• Confident communicating with pupils, staff and parents
• Ambitious, proactive and eager to develop professionally

This school is proud of its nurturing ethos, strong community values and commitment to staff development. The successful Graduate Higher Learning Teaching Assistant will join a supportive team where their contribution will be valued and where opportunities for future teacher training may be available.

To apply for this Graduate HLTA role, send your CV to James at KPI Education today.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews are being arranged on a rolling basis.

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