FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER AND HLTA DUAL ROLE

Lancashire County Council; Tarleton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council’s Newton Bluecoat CE Primary School in Preston is seeking a Dual Role HLTA and Family Learning Mentor to join our friendly team. The post combines 8 hours HLTA with 21.25 hours Family Support Work, with a minimum variable hours contract of 6 hours.

We are a warm, nurturing village school committed to safeguarding children. Please note that, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and a DBS

Qualifications

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• Desirable Qualifications Please see both job descriptions
• Essential Experience Please see both job descriptions
• Desirable Experience Please see both job descriptions

Job description

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER AND HLTA DUAL ROLE

Location Newton Bluecoat Church Of England Primary School, School Lane, Newton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 3RT (206 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: https://www.newtonbluecoat.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary Family Support Worker and HLTA with lunchtime support – Dual role

The Governors of Newton Bluecoat CE Primary School are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced professional to join our team in a dual role as a HLTA and Family Learning Mentor. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in our warm, nurturing village school.

• 8 hours HLTA
• 21.25 hours FSW
• Minimum variable hours contract 6 hours

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 06/11/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications Please see both job descriptions

Desirable Qualifications Please see both job descriptions

Essential Experience Please see both job descriptions

Desirable Experience Please see both job descriptions

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed.

However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.