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 Gerards Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a skilled and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team.
We are a welcoming, nurturing and aspirational school, rooted in our Catholic mission, where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish. At the heart of our work is a commitment to ensuring that children with additional needsparticularly those with communication and interaction difficultiesreceive the highest quality provision, enabling them to thrive both academically and socially.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work within our support base, where you will play a key role in supporting children with a range of additional needs, with a particular focus on communication development. You will work closely with teachers, SEND leaders and external professionals to deliver targeted support, adapt provision and help children build confidence, independence and essential life skills. The role is predominately in the support base but there may be occasional cover in other classes.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about supporting children with additional needs, particularly communication and interaction
- Has strong interpersonal skills and can build positive, trusting relationships with children and families
- Can contribute to a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment
- Is proactive, flexible and committed to high expectations for all pupils
- Shares our commitment to our Catholic ethos and values
In return, we offer:
- A supportive and caring team ethos
- Opportunities for professional development, particularly in SEND and communication strategies
- The chance to make a genuine difference to childrens lives and long-term outcomes
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 the full-time equivalent; the actual salary will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Closing date: 09 July 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
- 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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For an informal discussion please contact:
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact the school office to discuss with the Senco/HT
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.
