Level Teaching Assistant

• Location: Wirral
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 08/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CF&E/26/348170

Wirral Council is a place where you can genuinely make a difference, guided by strong organisational values that shape everything we do. Our values, ambitious, professional, resident‑focused and accountable, act as our organisational DNA, influencing how we work, lead and support one another every day. We take pride in delivering great services, acting with integrity, building positive relationships, and always putting residents first, creating a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can “be the best we can be”.

With our beautiful surroundings, ambitious future plans, and a commitment to empowering staff to #Be The Difference , Wirral Council offers an inspiring environment to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Wirral Home and Continuing Education Service

36 hours - Permanent

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children and young people who need additional support to engage with education and achieve their potential? We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and highly motivated HLTA to join our service.

In this rewarding role, you will provide pastoral support to pupils and their families, helping to identify and overcome barriers to engagement and learning. Working closely with teaching staff, families, and partner agencies, you will promote a person‑centred approach that ensures the voices of children and young people are heard. The role includes developing support plans, undertaking home and welfare visits where required, and coordinating multi‑agency support to help pupils achieve positive outcomes.

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, and external agencies. You will be organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities while remaining calm and professional in challenging situations.

You will have a strong understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and the impact these can have on a child's learning, wellbeing, and engagement. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential, alongside the ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver positive outcomes for pupils and their families.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Julie Hudson, Home Education Service Teacher, via email

Wirral Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults  expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, all successful applicants will be subject to thorough pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, verified reference checks, verification of qualifications and identity, and checks of the right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. For this vacancy, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.

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