HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location

Burnley Whittlefield Primary School, Tabor Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0HL

Tel: 01282 429419
School website: www.whittlefield.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

The Governors at Whittlefield Primary School are looking for a HLTA to join our welcoming and vibrant team! We are a school where children love to learn, feel valued, and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our friendly, supportive community is built on respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to helping every child thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of our Whittlefield family, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who will:

Work alongside teachers to plan, deliver and assess high-quality learning activities.

Lead whole-class learning when required.

Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.

Use their specialist expertise to advise staff and help raise standards across the school.

Builds effective relationships with children and their families.

Enjoys working as part of a dedicated and caring team.

Has excellent communication skills.

As a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies.

Can readily adapt to the ever-changing demands of a school day in a flexible and cheerful manner.

Has a strong and focused work ethic.

Is committed to upholding our school values, nurturing ethos, and strong behaviour policy

This is a part-time role, two days per week (Mondays and Tuesdays)

Closing Date: Monday 20 October 2025, at 12.00pm
Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 23 October 2025

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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 that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Essential Qualifications

Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

NVQ level 4 qualification or equivalent

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

HLTA status

Essential Experience

Ability to communicate with adults and children

Experience of working with children

Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact Mrs Jane Thistlethwaite, Headteacher on 01282 429419

Proposed Interview Date:

23/10/2025 

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.