Higher Level Teaching Assistant

HLTA: Foundational Skills (Permanent)

Location: The Academy of St Nicholas, Liverpool

Salary: Grade 5, SCP 17-24

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November

Start Date: January 2027 (or sooner if possible)

About Us

The Academy of St Nicholas is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the Liverpool community. We are committed to creating a culture where every young person can “Flourish and Thrive”, underpinned by strong relationships, high expectations, and a restorative approach to behaviour.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Foundational Skills) to join our ambitious team.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with students who require additional support in literacy, numeracy and foundational learning skills. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality interventions, helping students build confidence, develop essential skills and access the wider curriculum successfully.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy intervention programmes.
2. Work with students individually and in small groups.
3. Support improvements in reading, writing and numeracy outcomes.
4. Monitor and track student progress.
5. Liaise with teachers and leaders regarding intervention impact.
6. Promote positive attitudes towards learning and achievement.
7. Support students in overcoming barriers to learning.
8. Contribute to the Academy's inclusion and improvement priorities.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

1. Have experience supporting young people in an educational setting.
2. Have strong literacy and numeracy skills.
3. Be passionate about improving outcomes for disadvantaged learners.
4. Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
5. Be committed to inclusion and high expectations.
6. Share our commitment to ensuring every child flourishes and thrives.

What We Offer

1. A supportive and collaborative staff team.
2. Excellent professional development opportunities through All Saints Multi Academy Trust.
3. A welcoming and inclusive school community.
4. Access to wellbeing support and staff benefits through our Employee Assistance Programme.
5. The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

Safeguarding

The Academy of St Nicholas is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November

Interview Date: TBC

Please note: The Academy reserves the right to close this vacancy and withdraw the advertisement prior to the advertised closing date should a high volume of suitable applications be received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.