HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA) - BASED IN VALLEY COLLEGE BLACKPOOL

Lancashire County Council; Borough of Fylde; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley College Blackpool is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support learners with complex needs under the direction of qualified teachers. The HLTA will contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of learning, including independent delivery of agreed programmes where appropriate.

Based at Valley College Blackpool, the role involves promoting inclusion, engagement and progress, enabling learners to access a broad and meaningful curriculum and to develop PACE, Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Lead learning within agreed frameworks, delivering lessons or targeted interventions planned by a qualified teacher.
• Support high-quality teaching and learning, modelling effective practice and supporting other staff.
• Promote positive relationships and behaviour using trauma-informed approaches.
• Contribute to assessment and progress monitoring, providing feedback to inform planning.
• Champion inclusion and learner voice to ensure belonging and progress academically, socially and emotionally.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to deliver integrated learner support.
• Maintain high expectations, helping learners develop independence and readiness for next steps.

Job description

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA) - BASED IN VALLEY COLLEGE BLACKPOOL

Your Role

The Higher-Level Additional Needs Teaching Assistant (HLTA) plays a pivotal role in securing high-quality learning experiences and outcomes for learners at Valley College. Working under the direction of qualified teachers and senior leaders, the HLTA contributes to the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning, including the independent delivery of agreed programmes where appropriate.

Within our specialist setting, the HLTA is instrumental in promoting inclusion, engagement and progress for learners with complex needs. The role is focused on enabling learners to access a broad, balanced and meaningful curriculum, removing barriers to learning and supporting the development of PACE, Preparation for Adulthood, Citizenship and Employment.

• Lead learning within agreed frameworks, delivering lessons or targeted interventions planned by a qualified teacher, ensuring consistency with curriculum intent and individual learner needs
• Support high-quality teaching and learning, modelling effective practice and supporting other support staff to maintain high standards of provision
• Promote positive relationships and behaviour, using consistent, trauma-informed and restorative approaches that reflect the college’s ethos
• Contribute to assessment and progress monitoring, providing accurate feedback on learner engagement, learning and next steps to inform teaching and provision planning
• Champion inclusion and learner voice, ensuring that all learners experience a strong sense of belonging and are supported to achieve their potential academically, socially and emotionally
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, including teachers, therapists and pastoral teams, to deliver integrated support for learners
• Maintain high expectations, supporting learners to develop independence, self-regulation and readiness for the next stage of education or adulthood

This role is critical in ensuring that learners at Valley College receive a consistent, high-quality educational experience, with teaching and support aligned to Trust expectations.

This role will be based in Valley College Blackpool Monday- Friday.

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.

Location

Valley College Blackpool The Oracle, 49 St Annes's Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AP Clod Lane

Equal Opportunities Statement

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 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.

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.