HLTA, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional, Education ​/ Teaching

Location St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle, Mayfield Avenue, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3AA
(249 on roll)
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The Governors of Saint Mary’s RC Primary School are looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate HLTA to join our team. The successful candidate will be classroom based focusing on interventions and covering the class teacher's PPA.

• Can support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Has knowledge and experience of the Key Stage 2 Curriculum
• Shows a keen interest in inclusion
• Has a caring and kind nature
• Has imagination and creativity
• Is adaptable and has initiative
• Provides a safe and secure environment for our children
• Is an inspirational and outstanding classroom practitioner who leads by example and who motivates, inspires and challenges children to be passionate about their learning
• Has a proven track record and is passionate in developing children to be confident and compassionate
• Has very high expectations of all and will inspire, challenge and encourage children to achieve the best

Our school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Working alongside staff who will provide the skills and support to develop you with your next steps in your career
• A dedicated governing board and staff who are supportive and passionate about their community
• A school where you have the opportunity to make a real difference
• Well behaved and motivated children who want to do their best
• Work with a supportive and positive team
• A commitment to your professional development and well-being

Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged; please call the school office on to arrange.

Applications close on Friday 25th September 2026 at 12 noon.

Interview Date:
Wednesday 14th October 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
• Experience of working with children in KS2
• Commitment to undertake in–service development
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people

• First Aid

• Ability to support and enhance children's learning in a KS2 classroom
• Experience of planning, teaching and delivering lessons
  
  Ability to relate well to children and to parents/carers
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to supervise and assist pupils
• Knowledge of classroom roles and responsibilities

• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs
• Experience of supporting the ethos and mission statement in a Catholic school

Proposed Interview Date: 14/10/2026

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

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  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.

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, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply 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.