HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

Location

Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School, Park Road, Accrington, BB5 1ST (441 on roll)

Tel: 01254 233171
School website: www.hyndburnpark.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

We are looking to appoint two permanent, part-time HLTAs to join our team. The person appointed will cover classes in the afternoon on a regular timetabled basis, and will offer cover for absent colleagues in the mornings. The person appointed will have recent, relevant primary experience in one or more of the primary key stages. They need to be able to provide cover for all lessons, and plan for the afternoon sessions, in addition to marking, assessing and reporting to parents in the subjects that they cover.

The ability to form effective, positive relationships with children, families and colleagues is essential, along with good behaviour management and high expectations. The appointed candidate will work across the full primary age range (nursery to Y6). We need a flexible, hard working and humorous person to come to join our happy, capable and highly effective team. The appointed person will be expected to be fully committed to the values and the vision of the school. 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.

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 12 noon 03.06.25.

Essential Qualifications

GCSE (or equivalent) English grade C+

GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics grade C+.

Desirable Qualifications

HLTA Status

Essential Experience

TA3, HLTA or teaching experience within the primary range.

Experience of working in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 classes.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in more than one primary school.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Potential applicants are welcome to come and look around the school. Please telephone the school (01257 233171) or email bursar@hyndburnpark.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

12/06/2025 

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.

 

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.