apply online icon HLTA (PE SPECIALIST) - PPA COVER

Ref 196478
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 7 SCP 19-25 .
Salary £31067 to £ 35235 Pro-Rata
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2025 ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 14/06/2025.
Location
St Bede's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clayton Green, Preston Road, Clayton Green, Chorley, PR6 7EB (200 on roll)

Tel: 01772 335861
School website: www.st-bedes.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors at St Bede’s Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and talented Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide PPA cover across the school.

We are looking for a passionate professional who will:

  • Lead PE and Outdoor Learning across the school
  • Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging learning experiences in PE and a variety of curriculum areas
  • Raise the profile of sport and healthy lifestyles within the school community
  • Run forest school sessions, supporting children to regularly engage with the natural environment
  • Enhance and support the school's extra-curricular provision
  • Uphold and actively support the Catholic ethos of our school
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve their full potential
  • Maintain high expectations of pupils' achievement and behaviour
  • Work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating self-motivation and strong leadership qualities

    We offer:

  • A dedicated, caring, and motivated team of staff who work collaboratively to provide a rich learning experience
  • Wonderful, well-behaved, hardworking children who love learning
  • A supportive and involved Governing Board
  • A Leadership Team committed to school improvement, professional development, and staff wellbeing
  • A happy, welcoming, and nurturing school environment
  • Strong links with our parish and local community

    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.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
    • Essential Qualifications
  • Qualified HLTA status or equivalent
  • Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
  • Level 2 coaching qualifications for sport

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Expertise in PE, Music, Spanish, Computing, or Outdoor Learning
  • Experience with administrative tasks
  • Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders
  • Outdoor First Aid

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working with children in a school setting
  • Experience of working in primary schools
    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Clayton on 01772 335861
    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: Forms attached to the vacancy advert or available from School Office - Please return Application Forms to the bursar@st-bedes.lancs.sch.uk. Louise Swarbrick, School Business Manager
    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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