HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

Location

Penwortham Girls' High School, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0SR (801 on roll)

Tel: 01772 743399
School website: www.penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Working within the Learning Support department as a member of the Teaching Assistant team, you will work with the SENCO providing in class support, intervention and administrative support. An essential part of your role will be to champion students with additional needs, vulnerabilities and barriers to progress. You will liaise with staff, students and parents.

This is an exciting role in school and offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our exceptional Learning Support department.

Ideally, applicants should have some experience of working with secondary aged students in an educational setting. You should also be personable, approachable, adaptable and most of all, passionate about ensuring all students achieve their full potential. Experience working with students with additional needs would be an advantage.

This is a permanent 37-hour-per-week position. Term time plus 5 days (39 working weeks), which may be worked either during INSET days or school holiday periods.

Penwortham Girls' High is a popular, oversubscribed school. Central to our ethos are our six core values: compassion, resilience, dignity, ambition, curiosity, and social responsibility. These principles permeate every facet of school life, offering our students a multitude of opportunities to grow into articulate, questioning, tolerant, and independent young women. Our students, who serve as outstanding ambassadors for our school, exhibit remarkable levels of respect and support for one another, fostering an environment that encourages personal growth and achievement.

Please note that the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and all shortlisted candidates with be subject to online checks.

The closing date is 4pm on Tuesday 22nd April 2025. Interviews will be held the following week.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the SENDCO, Mrs Carol Woodhouse on 01772 743399 or c.woodhouse@penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk.

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.

 

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.