HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

Location

Torrisholme Community Primary School, Low Lane, Torrisholme, Morecambe, LA4 6PN (407 on roll)

Tel: 01524 410799
School website: www.torrisholme.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors at Torrisholme Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced, enthusiastic and passionate HLTA to join our school team. 

We are looking for someone who demonstrates confidence in the classroom and who has an understanding of how to establish and maintain positive relationships with all pupils. You must have a caring and kind nature and be able to nurture and inspire the children.

The person appointed will have recent, relevant primary experience, in particular in supporting pupils with additional needs. We need a flexible, hard working and humorous person to come to join our happy team.    You will be self-motivated well-organised and a good communicator.

This position is part time, 32.5 hours per week (8.15am - 3.30pm - 5 days) term time only, (38 weeks plus 5 INSET days) 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 9am 21/05/2025

Essential Qualifications

Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ level 4 qualification or equivalent

HLTA status

Paediatric First Aid

Essential Experience

Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 4 standard.

Experience in supporting pupils with additional and complex needs

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the headteacher at the school. , head@torrisholme.lancs.sch.uk or 01524410799

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.