HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (HLTA)

Ref

201360A

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 7.

Salary

£33119 to £ 37563 Pro-Rata

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract.

Required

(01/12/2026 to 31/08/2027) .

Hours

25 hours a week.

Closing Date

06/12/2026.

Location

Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School, Exchange Street, Accrington, BB5 0JD (366 on roll)

Tel: 01254 399009

School website: www.springhillschool.co.uk

Summary

About the role You will be a committed, energetic HLTA who supports high-quality teaching and learning across the school. The post involves delivering PPA cover and other class cover as required, working across year groups and with small groups and individuals to secure learning progress and support wellbeing. The role is four days per week.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, 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.

Closing date is 06/11/2026 by 12 noon

Interview date 18/11/2026

Start Date 01/12/2026 or sooner

This is a Variable hours contract

Essential Qualifications

• Recognised and relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

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

Ability to operate at a level of understanding and competence equivalent to NVQ Level 4 standard

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent.

• HLTA Status.

First Aid/Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children, including those with EHCPs and a range of SEND, in a primary setting.

• Experience of working in a primary classroom environment and following the EYFS/National Curriculum.

• Providing class cover/PPA.

• Planning lessons/sequences of lessons.

• Use of a range of assessment methods to help children to progress.

Providing medical/care support to those with SEND needs.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in working within a support base/provision room to meet the needs of pupils.

• Experience in using personalised curriculum targets to set provision.

Lunchtime welfare/play supervision

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact school on: , 01254 399009 , Please contact school to arrange a look around

Proposed Interview Date:

18/11/2026

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.