Deepdale Community Primary School, St Stephen's Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6TD (701 on roll)
Tel: 01772 795586
School website: www.deepdalecommunityprimary.co.uk
Deepdale Community Primary School: Advert for Permanent SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Grade 7 SCP 19 25 (32.5 hours per week)
The Governors of Deepdale Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic permanent SEND Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
The successful candidate will be a highly skilled HLTA and will work across the Primary School under the guidance of the SENCO and other professionals to plan, prepare and deliver targeted high quality support and interventions for SEND pupils and assess their impact. He/she will be able to work as part of a vibrant and forward thinking team and will be committed to the concept of high expectations and achievement for all.
We are looking for an applicant who:
- has recognised HLTA status
- has NVQ Level 4 Qualification or equivalent
- has Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy
- is an outstanding and inspirational practitioner and can consistently contribute to a range of teaching, learning activities in an engaging way
- has experience of working with children in EYFS, KS1 and KS2
- has experience of supporting pupils with SEND
- has experience of delivering high quality interventions and support to individuals and small groups of children
- has high expectations of pupils achievements and behaviour
- is able to show experience of working with children for whom English is an additional language.
- is able to show experience of working with children who have special educational needs
- has a commitment to developing his/her own professional skills
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.
Deepdale Community Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of children and undertakes a rigorous vetting procedure. Successful applicants will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks will be undertaken.
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.
Visits to the school are positively encouraged please telephone the school for an appointment.
Interested candidates to submit an application describing in some detail, their skills, qualities, experiences and achievements and their application to this post. Please include any other information you feel would be helpful.
The Job description, Person specification and Application forms are available from the school and Lancashire County Councils Jobs website
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Completed applications should be returned to the Headteacher at
[email protected]
Closing date: 9 am Monday 8th June 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th June 2026
Interview: To be confirmed
Permanent Post begins: 1st September 2026
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
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.
