Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: St Marys Catholic College
Responsible To: SENCO
Salary Grade: Band G scale pointFTE (27821 - 30729 Actual)
Contract: This is a 2 year full time fixed term contract until 31st August 2027 36 hours a week 39 weeks per year
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date for Applications: 31st October 2025 at 12.00pm
Interviews: Week commencing 3rd November 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic HLTA to support our teachers in delivering high quality learning. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and previous experience working with children.

The governors of St Marys Catholic College would like to invite applications from excellent enthusiastic and engaging individuals for the posts of Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will support teachers delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff pupils school policies and strategies.

St Marys Catholic College Wallasey where Christ Within Us All inspires a community of young learners aged 11-18. Part of the Holy Family Catholic Multi-Academy Trust we are a co-educational academy located in the heart of Wallasey Village.

Our Vision: Work together; Succeed together.

Our Mission: We develop individual excellence embrace opportunities and build communities with the Gospel values at the heart.

Our Values: Respect Courage Pride Determination Compassion values shaped by staff students and parents alike.

Key responsibilities:

To complement teachers delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff pupils school policies and strategies.

To work both independently and collaboratively with teaching staff in the whole planning cycle and the
management/preparation of resources.

To deliver learning to individuals small groups and whole classes as and when required within agreed systems of supervision.

To provide support for pupils the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning monitoring assessing and managing classes.

To encourage pupils to become independent learners to provide support for their welfare and to support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life.

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national teaching school hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub
• Mentoring and high level training
• Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities
• A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core
• Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams - working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individuals contribution.

The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age disability
marital status race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief
sex sexual orientation gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity.

All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok and You Tube.

Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available and the aim is to
identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

To apply for this position please send a covering letter and completed application form for the attention of Mr K Maddocks Headteacher to For further information please visit the Vacancies section on our website

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date so please apply as soon as you can.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.