Fixed Term HLTA

Fixed Term to 31/08/2027

36 Hours Per Week 39 Weeks Per Year

Band G

Required From 01/09/2025

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  recruitment@hfcmat.com. For further information please visit the Vacancies section on our website www.stmaryswallasey.com.

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.