HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT - SEND

Location

Preston Grange Primary School, Grange Avenue, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6PS (187 on roll)

Tel: 01772 792573
School website: www.grange.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Required ASAP, the Governing Body of the school wish to appoint a HLTA to join our hardworking and enthusiastic team. 

At Grange, we are a caring, happy school, with a team who are committed to developing shared values, mutual respect and enriching experiences.  We are looking for someone who can work well within a team, with ambition and who wants to have a lasting, positive impact on our children.

Grange Primary School can offer:

Well behaved and enthusiastic children who value their relationship with you as their teaching assistant;

A dedicated and welcoming team including staff and parents, with a high level of staff morale and commitment;

A strong supportive Governing Body with a clear vision for the development of the school;

Extensive and relevant professional development opportunities

We are looking for:

An experienced practitioner with a genuine passion and commitment to working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND);

An inclusive individual with high aspirations for all pupils and a belief that every child can succeed;

A calm, patient, and kind person who is able to build strong, positive and supportive relationships with children;

A dedicated team player committed to working collaboratively with staff, parents, and the wider school community.

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.

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 this vacancy closes at 12 Noon on 03/11/2025

Essential Qualifications

Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

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

Desirable Qualifications

HLTA status

NVQ level 4 qualification or equivalent

Essential Experience

Experience of working with children 

Experience of working in a classroom environment

Desirable Experience

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Staff management experience

For an informal discussion please contact:

Available on request - contact school on 01772792573

Proposed Interview Date:

05/11/2025 

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.