Location
Our Lady And St Gerard's RC Primary School, Lostock Hall, Lourdes Avenue, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5TB (340 on roll)
Tel: 01772 335025
School website: www.ourlady-st-gerards.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governors of Our Lady & St. Gerard's Catholic Primary School would like to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team.
We are proud to be a welcoming, nurturing and aspirational school, rooted in our Catholic mission and committed to ensuring that every child is known, valued and supported to flourish. At the heart of everything we do is our belief that all children, irrespective of their starting points or needs, should experience high-quality teaching, strong relationships and a curriculum that enables them to achieve their full potential. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who shares this vision and is committed to upholding our high standards.
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.
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.
The closing date is 22/06/2026 at 12 noon
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
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Desirable Qualifications
- NVQ level 4 qualification or equivalent
- HLTA Status
First aid/Paediatric First Aid Certificate
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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 to those with SEND needs
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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 and supervision
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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.
