Level Teaching Assistant

Location:

Our Lady And St Gerard's RC Primary School, Lostock Hall, Lourdes Avenue, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5TB
(340 on roll).

Tel:  School website: www.our

Summary:

The Governors of Our Lady & St. Gerard's Catholic Primary School would like to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are proud to be a welcoming, nurturing and aspirational school, rooted in our Catholic mission and committed to ensuring that every child is known, valued and supported to flourish. We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic HLTA who shares our vision and is committed to upholding our high standards.

This position is part‑time, term time only, with a salary quoted as full‑time equivalent and paid on a pro‑rata basis. The closing date for applications is 22 June 2026 at 12 noon.

• 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.

• NVQ level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• HLTA Status.
• First Aid / Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

• 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 / PPA.
• 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.

• 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.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a disclosure. We are a Disability Confident employer and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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.