Location
Aughton Town Green Primary School, Town Green Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, L39 6SF (313 on roll)
Tel: 01695 423688
School website: www.towngreen.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
TA & HLTA Lower Junior role
The Governing Body at Aughton Town Green Primary School is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic TA/HLTA to support the teaching and learning at Town Green. Initially, they will work in our Y3/4 Class supporting children appropriately.
This position will require the successful candidate to work primarily in a traditional Teaching Assistant role, however, there will be 2 afternoons a week where they will be required to cover classes as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).
Our new TA/HLTA will be fully involved in all teaching and learning activities in the class; as well as supporting learning throughout the lower juniors. As a result of this they must have a good understanding of the National Curriculum in year 3 and 4, as well as the developmental needs of this age group. The school will provide an effective team of colleagues to support and further develop the successful candidate both personally and professionally.
Aughton Town Green is a warm and friendly school with an excellent reputation. The School has excellent relationships with pupils, parents and within the community. We are a good school with positive values and ethos and a friendly dedicated team of teaching and support staff.
The successful candidate should have the following qualities and beliefs:
Have the highest expectations and provide an excellent teaching and learning environment
Believe that all children can achieve success
Be able to develop and maintain positive relationships
Have a good understanding of the relevant curriculums
Be a positive role model who cares about the well-being of the children
Be able to support curricular and extra-curricular developments
Ofsted June 2024 said:
At Aughton Town Green Primary School, pupils are happy in school and are kind to one another. The schools motto Only my best is good enough for me is reflected in pupils positive attitudes to their learning.
Primary School Safeguarding information:
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Only those applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted
Closing Date : 04/06/2026
Shortlisting : 05/06/2026
School viewing opportunities will be at 3.45pm on Thursday 21st May, please ring to confirm your attendance 01695 423688
Proposed session observations and interview dates: 18th & 19th June
Equal Opportunities statement: An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
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.
Proposed Interview Date:
19/06/2026
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.
