Job Description

Job description
Lower Darwen Primary School



Milking Lane



Lower Darwen



Blackburn



BB3 0RB

Job Title:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Grade/Salary:

Grade F, SCP 17-23, FTE: 31,022 to 34,434, Pro Rata: 27,367 to 30,377

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Terms:

32.5 hpw, Part Time, Term Time + 1week

Closing Date:

Monday, 3rd November 2025

Required

From:

ASAP

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

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 a 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 (eg 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. Professional development opportunities. A school committed to staff wellbeing. Enthusiastic, motivated, and well-behaved pupils


If you would like to visit the school to look around please contact the office on 01254 55639 to make an appointment with the Headteacher Mrs Addy.

Application packs are available for download from this page. Please return completed applications to

office@lowerdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk

before 9am on the closing date listed above.





Please note CV's cannot be accepted.



Closing Date: 9am Monday 3rd November 2025

Shortlisting: Monday 3rd November 2025

Interviews: TBC




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.

Job details

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Job reference
REQ04408
Date posted
20/10/2025
Application closing date
03/11/2025
Location
Lower Darwen Primary School
Salary
Grade F SCP 17-23 FTE: 31,022 to 34,434 Pro Rata: 27,367 to 30,377
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
32.5
Basis
Part time - Term time
Job category/type
Schools