Higher Level Teaching Assistant Maternity Cover Contract.
Litherland High School, Part of The Heath Family (NW) MAT
Closing date: by 12 noon on Friday 12th September 2025. job start asap after onboarding.
Salary £ £ FTE actual salary £ £
Location Litherland High School Sefton, Merseyside
Contract Type Full time 37 hours per week, term time only.
Contract Term Fixed Term
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and well-qualified HLTA to join our highly committed team from September 2025, to take a leading role in the support of students on a 1:1 basis and small groups, whilst supporting the work of the teacher. The position will be a fixed term appointment in the first instance until 31st August 2026, and subject to continued funding thereafter.
The ideal candidate will have a positive impact on student progress and be effective at raising attainment. They will have experience in a school setting, excellent inter personal skills, behaviour management skills and the ability to contribute positively to student learning. This is an exciting opportunity for a positive, enthusiastic and committed individual. The work will involve supporting pupils in lessons and intervention and support in relation to students with special educational needs.
You will need to work well in a team, and have the highest expectations to ensure our students achieve great outcomes. You must have an interest in working with students with special educational needs, and be willing to work with students either on a one to one basis or in a small group setting. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who wish to develop in a supportive, well-resourced and exciting environment.
At Litherland High School we believe in providing our students with excellent educational opportunities based on the core values of kindness, integrity and tenacity. We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum and high aspiration; there is no cap on ambition building the skills for successful lives. We are incredibly proud that our relentless focus on improvement was validated by Ofsted in February 2024, securing Good in all areas. We are resolutely on our journey to provide an outstanding education for our students.
One of the foundations of our success is our place in the heart of our community; the relationships between our staff, students and families are fundamental to securing the high levels of engagement. 96% of parents would recommend our school to other parents. This partnership helps us to ensure strong behaviour, which means our colleagues can work in a happy and safe environment. Our staff are committed to our school and community; many of them have been here for most of their career – indeed several are alumni and live locally - and staff turnover is low, which we believe is indicative of a happy work environment and a commitment to staff well-being.
Litherland High School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the wellbeing of young people. An appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and will be subject to references.
All documentation can be downloaded for this post (see below). Please submit an application form, covering letter, and equal opportunities form directly to Debbie O'Connell,
Closing date: by 12 noon on Friday 12th September 2025.
Interviews: w/c September 15th 2025
Further information about our school can be found on the school website:
Litherland High School - Home
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: £28,142.00-£31,022.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person