HLTA

Location

Northbrook Primary Academy, Bannister Drive, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2GB (181 on roll)

Tel: 01772 421599
School website: northbrookpa.org

Summary

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our caring and ambitious staff team here at Northbrook Primary Academy, working as a Teaching Assistant in the morning and HLTA in the afternoon covering PPA and release time. You will cover absences in the first instance and additionally, deliver extra curricular activities to our children.

All of our staff at Northbrook are ambitious for our children and are driven to ensure that they receive the very best education possible, in a calm, supportive and inspiring environment. We are leaving no stone unturned in our drive to raise standards and to provide all our pupils with the experiences and outcomes they deserve.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced practitioner. You will plan and deliver high-quality learning experiences tailored to whole class, groups meeting individual needs. You will also support with the assessment of pupils, developing resources and the learning environment.

Our core aim is to provide children with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and confidence necessary to make informed choices for themselves and to become independent, resilient learners. We pride ourselves in our high expectations, consistency across the whole school and engaging lessons for all. Our children at Northbrook will experience a broad range of learning opportunities that promote academic progress, personal growth and emotional well-being.

This position is full time, permanent and term time only plus inset days. Working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am until 4.30pm.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete our online application form in full on MyNewTerm, along with a personal statement to support your application, outlining the relevant experience you can bring to Northbrook Primary Academy.

We strongly recommend that you contact the school to arrange a visit to Northbrook.

Applications should be submitted by 9am, Monday 14th September. Longlisting will take place that same day.

You will be invited for a lesson observation week beginning 21st September and further shortlisting will take place following this. Successful candidates at this stage will be invited for an interview on Thursday 24th September.

If you require any further information, please contact our Operations Manager, e.borg@northbrookpa.org, 01772 421 599.

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

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.

Essential Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills

HLTA or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Ability to make effective use of ICT

Professional development relevant to the post

Experience with the Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel and Word

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid Qualification (qualification not essential at point of application, training will be given if required)

Essential Experience

Experience of delivering extra-curricular activities

Experience of planning and delivery of wider curriculum subjects

Experience of working in a relevant classroom environment

Experience of covering classes

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Experience of working with children in Key Stage 2

Experience of whole class teaching

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with students with medical needs

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Proposed Interview Date:

24/09/2026 

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.