HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

Lancashire County Council; Lytham Moss; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Lytham Hall Park Primary School and Nursery is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils from Nursery to Year 6, deliver PPA cover and period class cover, and coordinate our OPAL Play provision with the Senior Leadership Team.

The role is permanent, term-time only, four days a week starting 4 January 2027, with non-contact time to support both teaching and OPAL coordination. The school offers a welcoming community and supportive staff.

Qualifications

• Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.
• Experience of working with children aged 3-11 years.
• Experience of working in a classroom environment.
• Experience of supporting pupils with a range of needs.
• HVLA HLTA status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PPA cover and undertake short-term class cover when required.
• Lead whole-class learning across Nursery to Year 6.
• Coordinate and develop OPAL provision and lead day-to-day delivery.
• Provide dedicated non-contact time to support teaching and OPAL coordination.

Skills

Approachable

Reliable

Flexible

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3

English/Literacy Level 2

Maths/Numeracy Level 2

NVQ Level 4

Job description

Location Lytham Hall Park Primary School, South Park, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4QU (383 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

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

Summary We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join ourHall Park family from 4th January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a flexible, approachable team player who shares our commitment to helping every child thrive and making a positive contribution to our school community.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work across Nursery to Year 6, providing high-quality support for pupils and staff. Key duties include delivering PPA cover and undertaking short-term class cover when required. You will need to be confident leading whole-class learning and adapting your approach to meet the needs of children of different ages and abilities.

The role also includes responsibility for coordinating and developing our Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) provision. As OPAL Play Coordinator, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of OPAL, working with the Senior Leadership Team to enhance our pupils’ lunchtime play experiences through engaging, inclusive and creative opportunities.

Dedicated non-contact time will be provided to support both teaching and OPAL coordination responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Approachable, reliable and committed to school life.
• Confident leading whole-class learning across Nursery to Year 6.
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable.
• Passionate about high-quality play and pupil wellbeing.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners, including those with SEND.
• Dedicated to supporting pupils’ personal, social and emotional development.

Working Hours and Contract

• This is a permanent, term-time-only role starting on 4thJanuary 2027.
• Four days per week
• 3 days 8:45am to 3:45pm and until 5:00pm on Wednesdays for staff meetings
• Attendance at three INSET days each academic year

What we offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• A friendly, welcoming and supportive school community.
• A committed and collaborative staff team.
• A varied role across the primary age range.
• The opportunity to lead and develop our OPAL provision.
• Support from the Senior Leadership Team.

We would be delighted to show you around our school, please contact the school office on 01253 738 864 to book your visit.

Thursday 8th October - 9:15am

Tuesday 13th October - 2:00pm

Safeguarding

Lytham Hall Park Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment and interview process will therefore thoroughly explore issues relating to safeguarding and the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to the school’s safer recruitment procedures and all appropriate pre-employment checks.

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.

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.

The closing date is 12 noon 19/10/2026

Essential Qualifications

• Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ level 4 qualification or equivalent
• HLTA status

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children aged 3-11 years
• Experience of working in a classroom environment
• Experience of supporting pupils with a range of needs

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with children in an outdoor environment
• Experience of Administrative work
• Staff management experience

Proposed Interview Date: 16/11/2026

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.