HLTA

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: St. Helens
Contract Type: Full and Part-Time Positions Available
Start Date: September

About Us:

Exclusive Education is one of the North West’s leading education recruitment agencies, working in partnership with Primary, Secondary, and Special Educational Needs schools. We offer a range of teaching and support roles—long-term, short-term, and day-to-day—on both a full-time and part-time basis.

We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support a welcoming and inclusive primary school in St. Helens. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified HLTA with strong KS1 and KS2 experience, who is passionate about education and ready to take on a more active role in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver pre-planned lessons to whole classes in the absence of the class teacher

  • Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups, including pupils with additional needs

  • Assist in the planning and assessment of learning activities in collaboration with the class teacher

  • Monitor and report on pupil progress to teachers and SENCOs

  • Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive learning environment

  • Support pupils in developing independence and confidence in their learning

  • Help manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies

  • Maintain a safe and engaging classroom environment

Candidate Requirements:

  • HLTA status or equivalent qualification (essential)

  • Proven experience supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

  • Previous experience delivering lessons or leading learning activities

  • Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs (desirable)

  • A calm, flexible, and confident approach

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • Two professional references relating to recent work with children

  • A current Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

  • Right to work in the UK

What Exclusive Education Offers:

  • Competitive daily pay rates

  • Strong, long-standing relationships with local schools

  • A dedicated consultant available 24/7 for support and guidance

  • A smooth and efficient registration and clearance process

  • A genuine commitment to safeguarding and educational quality

Interested?

Send your CV to emma@exclusiveeducation.co.uk

Want to learn more?
Call 01925 594940 to explore other roles across the North West.

Referral Bonus:
Refer a Teacher, Teaching Assistant, or Cover Supervisor and receive £50 in vouchers when they work with us (terms apply)