HLTA KS2

Lancashire County Council; Walton-le-Dale; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

St Leonard’s Church of England Primary School, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4JL, is seeking a skilled HLTA KS2 for a fixed-term, part-time role (9:15am–12:05pm, Monday to Friday). The post involves taking a small KS2 group each morning and will be paid pro rata for term-time hours.

The successful candidate will have KS2 experience, strong communication skills and a commitment to the school’s Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a primary setting and KS2.
• Ability to relate well to children, carers and staff.
• Knowledge of KS2 curriculum and supporting delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work with a small KS2 group under the class teacher.
• Plan and implement curriculum activities and monitor progress.
• Support pupils’ wellbeing and positive behaviour in class.

Skills

KS2 experience

Team player

Communication skills

Pupil supervision

Education

GCSE English & Maths A*/C

Job description

Location Walton-le-dale, St Leonard's Church Of England Primary School, Walton Green, Walton-le-dale, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 4JL (226 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.st-leonards-pri.lancs.sch.uk

Summary HLTA KS2 - fixed term, 9.15am - 12.05 Monday - Friday.

Summary:

The Governing Body of St Leonard’s C of E Primary school are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, motivated and experienced teaching assistant to join our inspirational and dedicated team of staff.

This role is an exciting role covering all duties as outlined in the HLTA job description at St. Leonards CE Primary School and taking a small group of KS2 children each morning. The position is term time only, part time, and if successful the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis. This is a fixed term position until 18th December 2026 covering vacant hours but may continue if required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who:

• Is an enthusiastic teaching assistant with a proven track record of work in a primary school setting and with KS2 experience.
• Is motivated, patient, caring and considerate committed to children’s wellbeing.
• Has excellent communication skills, is flexible and proactive in approach.
• Enjoys contributing to a collaborative team.
• Is able to build warm, nurturing, relationships with children and have high expectations of learning, achievement, progress and behaviour;
• Has knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, and able to plan, and implement the curriculum alongside the class teacher.
• Can undertake activities to support the personal, social and emotional needs of the children.
• Is willing to engage in the wider aspects of school life.
• Will work primarily with a small group of children implementing the curriculum. Carry out the duties as deemed appropriate to the grade.
• Be committed to supporting the school’s Christian ethos and values.

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.

Essential Qualifications

• Grade A* - C at GCSE or O Levels/CSE in English & Maths (equivalent to A* - C GCSE)

Desirable Qualifications

• Paediatric First Aid certificate
• Teaching Assistant Qualification

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children and ability to relate well to children
• Experience of leading teaching and learning throughout KS2
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to relate well to parents/carers
• Ability to supervise and assist pupils
• Organisational skills
• Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities
• Experience of working in KS2

Proposed Interview Date: 16/10/2026

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 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.