Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE daily rate

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD to support professional growth

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Blackpool. The role starts in November and runs for the 2026/27 academic year, with potential for a permanent position in 2027.

The HLTA will support teaching and learning across the school, covering PPA, delivering interventions, and working with pupils of varying abilities to promote inclusive education.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or experience at HLTA level in a primary school.
• Experience supporting children across the primary age range.
• Confidence delivering lessons to whole classes.
• Experience delivering interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support learning across the primary age range.
• Deliver planned lessons to cover PPA time and staff absence.
• Lead targeted 1:1 interventions to support pupil progress.
• Deliver small group interventions across curriculum areas.
• Work with teachers and leaders to ensure learning consistency.
• Support pupils with a range of abilities and educational needs.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

HLTA status

Primary school experience

Deliver lessons to whole classes

Interventions (1:1 & small groups)

Behaviour management

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Blackpool

Vision for Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Blackpool to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This Higher Level Teaching Assistant role in Blackpool is due to start in November and will initially continue for the remainder of the 2026/27 academic year, with the potential for a permanent position in 2027 for the successful candidate.

The Role

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Blackpool will play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting learning across the primary age range.
• Delivering planned lessons to whole classes to cover PPA time and staff absence.
• Leading targeted 1:1 interventions to support pupil progress.
• Delivering small group interventions across a range of curriculum areas.
• Working closely with teachers and school leaders to ensure consistency in learning.
• Supporting pupils with a range of abilities and educational needs.
• Helping to maintain a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment throughout the school.

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant position in Blackpool would suit a confident and adaptable practitioner who is comfortable working across multiple year groups and making a meaningful difference to children's education.

The School

The school is a caring and supportive primary academy located in Blackpool, serving a diverse local community. Staff are passionate about providing the best possible outcomes for pupils and have created a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.

The school's most recent Ofsted inspection highlighted its positive culture, ambitious curriculum and strong support for pupils' personal development. Inspectors noted that pupils feel safe, behave well and enjoy a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom.

Leaders are committed to continuous improvement and staff development, making this an excellent opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant seeking a long-term role in Blackpool.

Requirements

To be considered for the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role in Blackpool, you will:

• Hold HLTA status or have relevant experience working at HLTA level within a primary school.
• Have experience supporting children across the primary age range.
• Be confident delivering lessons to whole classes.
• Have experience delivering interventions to individual pupils and small groups.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

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