Elm Tree Community Primary School, Elmers Wood Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SA (150 on roll)
Tel: 01695 50924
School website: www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/
Elm Tree Community Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive special school committed to providing an outstanding education for pupils with diverse needs, including those with EHCPs, ASD, and ADHD. We are currently looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. This is a 35-hour per week position, graded at Grade 7. As the role is pro rata, the successful candidate will be paid for 45.25 weeks per year, with a salary range equivalent to £26,318 - £29,850.
At Elm Tree, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our pupils while working within a supportive and collaborative environment that values trust, resilience, and inclusivity.
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 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.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the attached application form and email it to
[email protected] by 12 noon on Friday 11th 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.
