Tradewind Recruitment
HLTA - Wirral
HLTA - Wirral at Tradewind Recruitment, based in Wirral, North West England, paying £93 - £103 per day. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £93 - £103 per day
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Wirral, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
6% below the typical rate for teaching assistant
Reference 57410164
About the role
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your education career? Do you have the confidence to lead learning, support students, and take on additional classroom responsibilities? Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting experienced HLTAs to support secondary schools across the Wirral, with immediate opportunities available.
About the Role:We are seeking confident and experienced HLTAs to work across secondary school settings, supporting students with their learning, development, and wellbeing. You'll work closely with teaching staff to deliver learning activities, lead interventions, support students with additional needs, and provide classroom cover where required.
Key Responsibilities:* Lead learning activities and interventions with individuals and small groups
* Support teachers with the delivery of engaging lessons
* Provide classroom cover where required
* Support students with SEND, behavioural, and additional learning needs
* Monitor and encourage student progress and engagement
* Build positive and trusting relationships with students
* Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
* Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment
* Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA
* HLTA qualification or relevant experience
* Confidence leading learning and working independently
* Strong communication and classroom management skills
* A patient, proactive, and adaptable approach
* A genuine passion for supporting young people
* A valid enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)
* Previous secondary school experience
* Experience supporting students with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs
* Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification
* Experience providing lesson cover
To express interest or request further information, please click 'apply now' or send your CV and a brief cover letter to
Reference: 57410164 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 12 Nov 2026 · Listed via Tradewind Recruitment
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