Job details
Lower Darwen Primary School, Milking Lane, Lower Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 0RB
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Grade/Salary: Grade F, SCP 17-23, £31,022 to £34,434 per annum, £24,519 to £27,216 pro rata (Pay Award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 34 hours, Part Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Monday, 1st June 2026
Required From: ASAP
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About Us
Lower Darwen Primary School is a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive learning community committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. We are dedicated to inspiring a love of learning, fostering creativity, and supporting every pupil to achieve their full potential.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint another motivated, enthusiastic, and highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. You will work across our whole school community providing cover for PPA and part-time teachers.
Key Responsibilities
- In conjunction with teachers, plan, prepare and deliver lessons
- Deliver learning activities for individuals, groups, and whole classes as appropriate.
- Supervise and manage classroom activities, ensuring a positive learning environment.
- Plan and adapt lessons under the guidance of teachers.
- Provide support for pupils with additional needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Contribute to assessment, monitoring, and reporting on pupil progress.
- Maintain excellent communication with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- Holds HLTA status or equivalent qualifications/experience (e.g., Level 4)
- Is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Demonstrates flexibility, creativity, and resilience in a busy school environment.
What We Offer
- A supportive and friendly staff team.
- A school committed to staff wellbeing.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and well-behaved pupils.
An interview date is to be confirmed.
If you would like to visit the school, please contact the office on to arrange an appointment with Headteacher Mrs Addy.
Application packs are available to download above. Completed applications should be returned to the school by 9am on the closing date shown above, via .
Please note CV applications will not be considered.
Lower Darwen Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and, in accordance with KCSIE 2025 (Part Three, Safer Recruitment), an internet search will be conducted.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
