HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location

Burnley St James' Lanehead Church Of England Primary School, Briercliffe Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2NH (279 on roll)

Tel: 01282 426833
School website: www.st-jameslanehead.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced HLTA to the team of our happy, hardworking and caring school.  We are a school where our pupils behave well and are committed to learning. You will have the opportunity to plan and deliver lessons, and contribute to the development of a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, lead and deliver lessons across various subjects and Key Stages for the purpose of covering PPA lessons.

Cover management time for senior leaders and subject leaders following a time table directed by the HT.

Assist in assessing and tracking pupil progress

Work collaboratively with teachers.

Support behaviour management and promote a positive classroom culture.

We are looking for someone who:

Will be committed to upholding our Christian values and nurturing ethos.

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.

Is a team player and has excellent organisational skills.

Has a proven track record in supporting learning

Has experience in SEND behaviour and additional needs.

Has 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.

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.

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.



Closing Date 10th July 9am

Essential Qualifications

GCSE English and Maths - Grade C or above

NVQ Level 3 or appropriate qualifications (i.e. Teaching Assistant qualification).

Desirable Qualifications

HLTA or level 4 qualification or relevant experience in an educational setting.

Essential Experience

Please see Person Specification attached

Desirable Experience

Please see Person Specification attached

Proposed Interview Date:

15/07/2025 

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.