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Grade Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Grade 7.
Salary £31067 to £ 35235 Term Time Only + 5 INSET Days
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (2nd September 2025 ) .
Hours 32.5 hours a week.
Closing Date 04/06/2025.
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Location
Colne Park Primary School, Rutland Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0QJ (320 on roll)

Tel: 01282 863225
School website: parkprimary.org
Summary
The Governors at Park Primary School are seeking a dedicated Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dynamic team and support our students in reaching their full potential.

As a HLTA, you will play a crucial role in supporting teachers, leading learning activities, and ensuring an inclusive and engaging educational experience for all students. 

You will have the opportunity to plan and deliver lessons, provide specialist support, and contribute to the development of a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan, lead and deliver lessons across various subjects for the purpose of covering PPA lessons.
  • Cover management time for senior leaders and subject leaders following a time table directed by the DHT.
  • Support students in small groups and one-to-one settings.
  • Assist in assessing and tracking student progress.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers.
  • Support behaviour management and promote a positive classroom culture.
  • Provide pastoral care and guidance to students. 
  • Contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities and initiatives.
  • Oversee and provide guidance to Apprentice Teaching Assistants throughout their education, collaborating with their college mentors to help them stay on course and succeed in their apprenticeship.

    We are looking for someone who:
  • Will be committed to upholding our school values, nurturing ethos and strong behaviour policy.
  • Has a passion for supporting learning.
  • Will be committed to whole school life and support extra-curricular activities and school events.
  • Is enthusiastic and has a positive attitude.
  • A team player.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • A proven track record in supporting learning.
  • Experience in SEND behaviour and additional needs.
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality

    We will offer you:
  • Happy and well-behaved children who care about their school.
  • A dedicated, fun-loving team of teaching and support staff.
  • A supportive governing body.
  • A curriculum that is bespoke to our pupils.
  • The opportunity to make your mark at a school that is always looking to improve.
  • Excellent professional development opportunities

    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.

    The closing date is 9am on 04/06/2025
    • Essential Qualifications
  • GCSE English and Maths - Grace C or above
  • NVQ Level 2 or appropriate qualifications (i.e. Teaching Assistant qualification)

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • HLTA qualification or relevant experience in an educational setting.

    • Essential Experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities.
  • A positive and proactive approach to learning support.

    • Desirable Experience
  • Strong understanding of the curriculum and teaching strategies.
  • Confidence in delivering lessons and supporting student engagement.
  • Experience in SEND, behaviour management and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Sarah Midgley, Headteacher , 01282 863225
    Proposed Interview Date:
    16/06/2025 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Autumn Jarvis, School Business Manager
    bursar@colnepark.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    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.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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.

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