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Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council’s Brookfield School is seeking a confident HLTA to design and deliver tailored learning experiences for pupils facing barriers to learning. The role offers term-time hours, pro rata pay, autonomy, and a supportive team environment with dedicated subject leads and school leaders.

You will plan, evaluate, and adapt sessions to meet personal and academic targets, with off-site learning as needed using a school vehicle. Excellent SEN experience preferred.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English at grade C or above.
• Desirable NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience working with children with SEN.
• Desirable experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver tailored learning experiences that meet individual pupil needs.
• Plan, evaluate, and adapt sessions to progress toward personal and academic targets.
• Work with autonomy and flexibility, bringing initiative and expertise to the forefront.
• Utilise a school vehicle to facilitate off-site learning when appropriate.

Skills

SEN experience

Lesson planning

Autonomy

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Salary £32061to £ 36363Role is term time only. Salary will be paid pro rata.

Location Varied, PR4 1TE (82 on roll)
Fouldrey Ave
Tel: [phone]
School website: www.brookfieldschool.co.uk

Summary At Brookfield School, our Transition Pathwayis a vital part of our provision, designed for pupils who have faced significant barriers to learning. We offer a nurturing, flexible, and highly personalised approach that empowers young people to re-engage with education and take meaningful steps toward their future. We are seeking a confident, experienced, and aspirational professionalto join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of pupils who need it most. You will work both independently and collaboratively, supported by a dedicated team of colleagues, subject leads, and school leaders.

In this role, you will:

• Design and deliver tailored learning experiencesthat meet the individual needs of each pupil.
• Plan, evaluate, and adapt sessionsto ensure progress toward clearly defined personal and academic targets.
• Enjoy a high level of autonomy and flexibility, allowing you to bring your creativity, initiative, and expertise to the forefront.
• Work in a supportive, pupil-centred environment, with access to a school vehicle to facilitate off-site learning where appropriate. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of a transformational journeyfor young people. The role is paid at HLTA level, reflecting the significant impact and professional input required. It offers exceptional job satisfactionand clear progression opportunitieswithin our innovative and expanding provision. If you’re passionate about inclusive education and ready to take on a role that is as rewarding as it is challenging, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Interview Dates: W/C 31.8.26

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English C or above

Desirable Qualifications

• Recognised relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Essential Experience

• Working with children with SEN

Desirable Experience

• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

For an informal discussion please contact: Please contact Headteacher, Rob Brocklebank, on 01253 886895

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.