HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wonderful children

Supportive staff team

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing and continuous improvement

Make a genuine difference

Job summary

Baines Endowed VC Primary School in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning, primarily providing PPA cover and curriculum release time for teachers. The successful candidate will work across the primary range (EYFS–Year 6) and contribute to inclusive education within a supportive school community.

Part-time, term-time only; pro‑rata salary applies.

Qualifications

• HLTA Status or recognised equivalent qualification
• NVQ level 3 or above qualification – appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• GCSE (Grade C/4) Level 3 or equivalent qualification in English and Maths

Responsibilities

• Provide PPA cover and curriculum release time for teachers
• Support learning across the primary age range (EYFS to Year 6)
• Contribute to inclusion and supporting pupils with SEND

Skills

Passionate about helping children

Excellent communication

Team player

Flexible/Adaptable

Behaviour management

Education

HLTA Status

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths (Level 3)

Job description

Location Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed VC Primary School, Station Road, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5HY (194 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.bainesendowed.lancs.sch.uk

Summary The Governors of Baines Endowed VC Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and making a difference to children's lives. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, primarily providing PPA cover and curriculum release time for teachers. Whether you are an experienced HLTA or an aspiring practitioner looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

At Baines, we believe in providing an education fit for today's children. We are proud of our strong school community, our commitment to the whole child and our determination to provide the very best opportunities for every pupil.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about helping children learn, grow and succeed.
• Has experience of working with primary-aged children.
• Can inspire and engage pupils through high-quality teaching and learning.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Has high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
• Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child reaches their potential.
• Shares and promotes our values of Love, Determination and Success.

In return, we can offer:

• Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn.
• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• A strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A school that values innovation, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of our children and families.

The successful candidate will work across the primary age range and should be confident in supporting learning throughout the school, from EYFS to Year 6. Visits to school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

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.

Essential Qualifications

• HLTA Status or recognised equivalent qualification
• NVQ level 3 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)
• GCSE (Grade C/4)Level 3 or equivalent qualification inEnglishand Maths

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with EFYS/KS1/KS2 children
• Experience of leading learning with whole classes
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND

Desirable Experience

• Experience of supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs

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 will 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.