Overview
Salary £19,765 to £22,049. The post holder will work 39 weeks per year.
Location: Valley College, Clod Lane, BB4 6LR, BB4 6LR (279 on roll)
Tel:
School website: torview.org
Summary
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) (Valley College Rossendale)
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.
Responsibilities
- 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 college's 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 at Valley College Rossendale.
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
Discussion and Contacts
For an informal discussion, please contact Rizwana Yunus at or .
Equal Opportunities and DBS
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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 DBS will be dealt with in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.
Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders available from the recruiting manager.
Applications and further details
Address: Please click here to apply for this vacancy.
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer. If applying within a school, check with the school about compliance with this standard.
Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
