Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: £27630.00 to £27630.00 Per Annum Contract Type: Term Time Only Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: PHS - HLTA Job Location: Peterhouse School, Southport
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About This Role

“Staff, parents and pupils are clearly proud of their school and feel well supported in their wellbeing.”  

(Wellbeing Award for Schools, 2022)

Are you looking for a role where you feel fulfilled knowing that you and your team have made a difference to the amazing young people you support? 

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Peterhouse School, Southport

35 hours per week, term time only

£27,630 per annum

(actual salary based on working term-time only)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting exceptional children and a creative approach to meeting needs and enhancing curriculum delivery.

In this role you will work collaboratively with the teacher and class staff team, to deliver education sessions and create a welcoming environment where all children and their parents feel valued and supported.

As a HLTA, you will be able to think creatively and flexibly, using an understanding of each pupil’s individual needs. You will support the teacher in delivering our specialist curriculum, and take responsibility for aspects of curriculum delivery. You should be skilled at finding ways to engage pupils and overcome barriers to learning. You will have a positive attitude and be willing to reflect and develop. You will have a strong understanding of Autism, and hold a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma as a minimum qualification. You will be able to show how you meet the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Standards.

What do we offer?

  • An innvative and dynamic school with good established practices and a future place of growth;
  • Learners wh enjoy school and thrive on their broad-based curriculum and wide range of activities;
  • A stable, friendly and cmmitted staff team determined to give our learners the best possible opportunities;
  • Access t our Employee Assistance Programme
  • A range f employee benefits incl Medicash Scheme (free after 2 years in post), staff prize draws, cycle to work scheme etc
  • A team f leaders, teachers and staff that are welcoming, skilled and dedicated to our pupils

Further information

“Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.”

The closing date for completed applications is 15th May 2026

Interviews will be held during w/c 15th June 2026

How to Apply

If you are interested in the above position we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact details for further information are: https://www.peterhouseschool.com/current-vacancies/ or admin@aipeterhouse.org. Alternatively please e-mail admin@aipeterhouse.org to request an application pack.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

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