HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

Lancashire County Council; Parbold; On-site; GBP 32,061 - 36,363; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is recruiting a Full-time HLTA for Dalton St Michael’s C of E Primary School in Wigan. The post supports Reception to Year 2, covering PPA when needed, and contributing to planning and assessment. Working hours are 8:30am–3:30pm (5pm on staff meeting days).

The role runs 1 November 2026 to 31 August 2027, funded accordingly. The ideal candidate holds an HLTA qualification; First Aid is desirable.

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification required.
• First Aid Certificate desirable.
• Experience planning, teaching and assessing learning in line with curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach and assess learning opportunities effectively in line with the school’s curriculum.
• Maintain a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment fostering enjoyment of learning.
• Adhere to school policy and procedures and be flexible to meet school needs.
• Cover PPA during some sessions and support Infant class teachers.

Education

HLTA qualification

First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Job description

Salary: £32,061 to £36,363 term time plus one week (pro‑rata salary)

Location: Dalton St Michael’s Church Of England Primary School, Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan, WN8 7RP (64 on roll)

Hours of work: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (until 5 pm on staff meeting days, usually Thursday). The role is available from 1 November 2026 to 31 August 2027 due to funding.

About the role

Full‑time HLTA to support the Infant class teacher for students from Reception to Year 2. The role includes covering PPA during some afternoon sessions, planning and implementing continuous provision, and facilitating effective teaching and assessment.

Essential Qualifications

• HLTA qualification

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate

Essential Experience

• Plan, teach and assess learning opportunities effectively, in line with the school’s curriculum
• Maintain a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that fosters enjoyment of learning
• Adhere to school policy and procedures
• Be flexible in approach, depending on school’s needs

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. 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 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 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.