Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Catholic Primary School in Liverpool

Part time - Mornings only (8.30am- 1pm)

Start date: Jan 2026 – ongoing (temp to perm contract available)

The role:

Chalk Education is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a special educational needs and disabilities class in a mainstream primary school in Liverpool. This position offers an immediate interview with a view to start after Christmas.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with diverse needs, providing support in both individual and group settings. They will play a key role in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Proven experience working within a mainstream classroom
• Experience supporting students in EYFS- Key Stages 2.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• A genuine passion for education and a dedicated approach to nurturing student growth and development.
• Good classroom management skills
• Confident leading a small SEN class & intervention groups

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultant with 13 years experience
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates via PAYE on a weekly basis
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £100 each in vouchers

Apply below today or contact Wendy at Chalk Education on 0151 559 0399 / wendy@chalkeducation.com

About Chalk

At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.

The Legal Bit

Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of SEND students, please apply now to join the Chalk Education team!