HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT) at Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council; Coppull; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time pro rata

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated individual to support and develop physical development across Mayfield Specialist School. This temporary maternity cover role (01/01/2027–31/12/2027) requires delivering PE/MATP/Rebound therapy and working with a multidisciplinary team to meet pupil needs while tracking progress.

The post involves planning, supervision, and building positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff, across all phases, in line with safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• Experience of working in a classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver PE/physical sessions across the school to support PPA cover.
• Collaborate with teachers, physio therapists and OTs to meet pupil needs and track progress.

Skills

Experience with children

Classroom environment

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Level 2 English/Literacy and Maths/Numeracy

Job description

Position Details

Ref 202456 Number of Posts 1 Grade GRADE 7. Salary £33119 to £ 37563 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT SO WILL BE PRO ROTA FOR TERM TIME Term Full-time. Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract. Required (01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027) . Hours 37 hours a week. Closing Date 09/11/2026. 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is able to use their own initiative, prioritise work and evaluate their own effectiveness. They will also have: 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.

Additional Information

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 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

Contact

For an informal discussion please contact: Contact Kat Trego via email on [e-mail] Proposed Interview Date: 19/11/2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Assurance & Disclosure

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.