Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting! Are you a compassionate and ambitious HLTA looking for a rewarding full-time role in a primary school?

We are seeking an experienced and passionate HLTA for an Ofsted rated 'Good' North Liverpool based primary school.

This is a full-time role starting from September 2026 with trials before.

Main Duties

• To take classes while teachers have PPA or cover is required
• Fully support and comply with all school's safeguarding policies and practices
• To provide short term cover in absence of teachers with professional guidance and support from key stage lead
• Lead intervention programmes
• Work with individual/small groups to provide personalised provision for pupils.
• To complement teachers' delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and school policies and strategies.
• To work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist teachers in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources
• To provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all pupils (e.g. SEN, PP, EAL & all underachieving groups)
• To fully support the teaching and learning strategy implemented by the school and to advocate this at all times.
• To support the school on its improvement journey.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• Be committed to the Catholic ethos of the school
• Have excellent and innovative classroom practice with the skills and knowledge to develop and support teachers in the delivery of outstanding learning in the classroom and wider school
• Have the skill-set and confidence to take classes for PPA and when short term cover is required
• Be able to lead interventions and evaluate their impact on pupil's progress and attainment

To join us and be successful in this role you will need

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role
• Experience of working with people with SEND
• Meet the HLTA standards or equivalent
• An enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• A CV that must cover the last 10 years of employment history (where possible)
• Legal right to work in the UK

Why join Tradewind Recruitment?

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

School offering

• A friendly and welcoming team in a vibrant, diverse and welcoming
• school community
• Hardworking and dedicated colleagues
• Enthusiastic children
• Supportive parents, carers and community
• A committed and fully involved governing body
• A well-resourced learning environment
• Opportunities for professional development

If you're an experienced HLTA looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in a thriving primary school and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career!