Location
Valley College at The Oracle, 49 St Anne's Rd, Blackpool, FY4 2AP, FY4 2AP (279 on roll)
Clod Lane
Tel: 01706 214640
School website: torview.org/
Summary
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Valley College Blackpool
The Higher-Level Additional Needs Teaching Assistant (HLTA) plays a pivotal role in securing high-quality learning experiences and outcomes for learners at Valley College. Working under the direction of qualified teachers and senior leaders, the HLTA contributes to the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning, including the independent delivery of agreed programmes where appropriate.
Within our specialist setting, the HLTA is instrumental in promoting inclusion, engagement and progress for learners with complex needs. The role is focused on enabling learners to access a broad, balanced and meaningful curriculum, removing barriers to learning and supporting the development of PACE, Preparation for Adulthood, Citizenship and Employment.
The HLTA will:
- Lead learning within agreed frameworks, delivering lessons or targeted interventions planned by a qualified teacher, ensuring consistency with curriculum intent and individual learner needs
- Support high-quality teaching and learning, modelling effective practice and supporting other support staff to maintain high standards of provision
- Promote positive relationships and behaviour, using consistent, trauma-informed and restorative approaches that reflect the colleges ethos
- Contribute to assessment and progress monitoring, providing accurate feedback on learner engagement, learning and next steps to inform teaching and provision planning
- Champion inclusion and learner voice, ensuring that all learners experience a strong sense of belonging and are supported to achieve their potential academically, socially and emotionally
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, including teachers, therapists and pastoral teams, to deliver integrated support for learners
- Maintain high expectations, supporting learners to develop independence, self-regulation and readiness for the next stage of education or adulthood
This role is critical in ensuring that learners at Valley College receive a consistent, high-quality educational experience, with teaching and support aligned to Trust expectations.
This role will be based in Valley College Blackpool.
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.
The closing date is 05/06/2026 at 9am
For an informal discussion please contact:
For an informal discussion, please contact: , Rizwana Yunus ,
[email protected] , 01706214640
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.
