Location: Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed VC Primary School, Station Road, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5HY (194 on roll)Tel: 01253 823420School website: www.bainesendowed.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors of Baines Endowed VC Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and caring Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about education and making a difference to children’s lives. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school, primarily providing PPA cover and curriculum release time for teachers.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work across the primary age range and should be confident in supporting learning throughout the school, from EYFS to Year 6.
Qualifications and Experience
- Is passionate about helping children learn, grow and succeed.
- Has experience of working with primary-aged children.
- Can inspire and engage pupils through high-quality teaching and learning.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is flexible, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Has high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
- Is committed to inclusion and ensuring every child reaches their potential.
- Shares and promotes our values of Love, Determination and Success.
Benefits
- Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn.
- A welcoming and supportive staff team.
- A strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A school that values innovation, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of our children and families.
Essential Qualifications
- HLTA status or recognised equivalent qualification.
- NVQ level 3 or above qualification – appropriate to the post (or equivalent).
- GCSE (Grade C/4) Level 3 or equivalent qualification in English and Maths.
Essential Experience
- Experience of working with EFYS/KS1/KS2 children.
- Experience of leading learning with whole classes.
- Experience of supporting pupils with SEND.
Desirable Experience
- Experience of supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
Equal Opportunities and Legal Requirements
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. 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 will be handled confidentially in accordance with DBS policy. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. You may view the DBS Code of Practice on www.gov.uk/dbs or request a copy. We can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.
Applications and Further Details
Please note that CVs are not accepted; to apply you must complete the application form attached.
Addresses for return of applications: The Headteacher c/o the School.
We encourage visits to the school; appointments may be arranged by contacting the school office.
The position is part-time, term‑time only; the salary quoted is full‑time equivalent and will be paid on a pro‑rata basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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