UNITED KINGDOM

Salary: NJC 12-17 £20,842 - £22,609 Actual Salary - £27,711 - £30,060 (FTE) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 32.5 hours a week (39 weeks per year)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
Start date: September / October 2025
Are you ready to step into a key role in a warm, inclusive primary school environment? At St Helen’s Primary Academy, we’re looking for a committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across all year groups. You’ll take the lead in delivering high-quality interventions, covering classes where needed, and working closely with teachers to help every child access the curriculum, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

CLOSING DATE: 7TH SEPTEMBER 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

In this HLTA role, you’ll work closely with teachers across the school to support the delivery of an ambitious and engaging curriculum. Whether leading sessions, covering lessons, or guiding small groups, you’ll help create a learning environment where every pupil feels safe, valued and inspired to achieve their best. Your work will play a vital part in giving children the confidence, skills and encouragement they need to thrive throughout their school journey.

REQUIREMENT FOR THE ROLE:

• Level 4 Higher Level Teaching assistant qualified (or equivalent).
• Experienced in Teaching Assistant role in a primary setting.
• SEND intervention skills and awareness.
• Motivated and passionate about supporting the youngest children within our schools to ensure the very best start in education for them.
• UK right to work, this role is not eligible for sponsorship.
  We value the skills and dedication of our teaching assistants. To support the best outcomes for our students, as a HLTA we require a level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). If you don’t yet hold this qualification but you do have the relevant experience and hold a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, don’t worry! We’ll invest in your development by enrolling you in our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Programme, helping you gain the behaviours, skills and experience you need to thrive in the role.