Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to step into a more senior classroom support role where you can lead learning and make a lasting impact across a primary school?

Have you developed the confidence to deliver lessons independently, provide class cover, and support pupils with a range of learning and behavioural needs?

Would you thrive in an Outstanding primary school where your expertise, initiative, and commitment to raising pupil outcomes are genuinely valued?

If you're looking to take the next exciting step in your education career, this Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunity could be exactly what you're looking for.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

• Full-time, long-term opportunity starting in September 2026
• Earn up to £600 per week depending on experience
• Deliver planned lessons and provide whole class cover across Key Stage 1 when required
• Support a Year 2 class while leading targeted interventions for pupils requiring additional academic or behavioural support
• Work closely with experienced teachers and senior leaders to maintain high standards of teaching and learning
• Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting confidence, engagement, and excellent behaviour for learning
• Join an Outstanding primary school near Formby, Sefton, renowned for its inclusive ethos and supportive staff team
• Previous classroom experience essential, ideally with HLTA status or significant Level 3 Teaching Assistant experience
• Enhanced DBS required
• Interviewing immediately for shortlisted candidates

This Outstanding primary school near Formby has built an excellent reputation for providing a nurturing, inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Staff work collaboratively to deliver engaging lessons, maintain high expectations, and ensure pupils receive the personalised support they need to succeed both academically and socially. With a strong leadership team and excellent professional development opportunities, this is an ideal setting for an ambitious Higher Level Teaching Assistant to continue developing their career.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Alongside delivering focused intervention sessions, you'll confidently lead whole-class learning during teacher absence, delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring pupils remain engaged and motivated throughout the day. You'll work with children presenting a range of additional needs, including SEND and behavioural challenges, adapting learning activities where appropriate while promoting positive behaviour and inclusion. Your ability to build strong relationships, think proactively, and maintain a calm, organised classroom environment will be key to your success.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills within the classroom, gain valuable experience delivering lessons independently, and become an integral member of a dedicated school community. For the right candidate, there is excellent potential to secure a permanent position while building valuable experience for future teaching or leadership opportunities.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to expand your classroom responsibilities and play a key role in delivering high-quality learning across an Outstanding primary school, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to Tom at KPI Education today to be considered for this Higher Level Teaching Assistant opportunity starting in September 2026.

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