HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT)

Lancashire County Council; Coppull; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Physical Development) to support and develop PE and related therapies across Mayfield Specialist School in Chorley.

This temporary role covers maternity leave from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, with duties across all phases including planning, delivering PE/MATP/Rebound therapy and collaborating with class teachers, physio therapists and OTs.

Formación

• Recognised NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Level 2 English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy qualification.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 4 or HLTA status.

Responsabilidades

• Plan PE/physical sessions and provide PPA cover across the school.
• Deliver Mayfield Physical curriculum and lead inter-school activities.
• Support pupils with personal, social, medical needs and track progress.

Conocimientos

PE session planning

Inter-school events

Behaviour support

Collaboration with therapists

Educación

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Level 2 English/Literacy & Maths/Numeracy

NVQ Level 4 or HLTA status

Descripción del empleo

HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT)

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Ref 202456

Number of Posts

Number of Posts 1

Grade

Grade GRADE 7.

Location Mayfield Specialist School, Gloucester Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3HN (132 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

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

Summary We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to support and develop physical development across the school. This is a temporary role to cover a maternity leave from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2027, or until the postholder returns. You must have an excellent attendance record and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The person appointed will be working across all phases in school, planning and delivering PE/MATP/Rebound therapy and physical sessions, working collaboratively with class teachers, physio therapists and OTs to meet the personal, social, medical and curriculum related needs of the pupils including sharing ideas and strategies. You will need to assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum, adapting teaching for a range of different needs and tracking pupil progress on Evidence for learning. You will be expected to undertake supervisory cover for groups or classes as appropriate. You will also need to establish positive, supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider community.

The list of duties will include:

• Planning PE/physical sessions for groups or classes across school to support PPA cover;
• Ensuring the Mayfield Physical curriculum is delivered to individuals, groups and classes in line with their JAM targets, leading on Mayfield Team games and forging links with other schools, leading on inter-school competitions.
• Motivated, energetic and patient personality;
• Experience of managing discharge behaviours and implementing support strategies;
• Holistic approach to regulation, sensory and communication needs;
• A good understanding of moving and handling policies and procedures.

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.

The closing date is 09/11/2026 at 9am

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
• Experience of working in a classroom environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience of Administrative work
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Staff management experience
• Experience of Rebound Therapy
• Experience of MATP
• Experience of sports, PE and games delivery

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.