Job Description

Job description
Lower Darwen Primary School



Milking Lane



Lower Darwen



BB3 0RB

Job Title:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Grade/Salary:

Grade F, SCP 17-23, 31,022 to 34,434, Pro Rata: 24,519 to 27,216

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Terms:

34 hpw, Part Time, Term Time

Closing Date:

Friday, 13th February 2026

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 to appoint another motivated, enthusiastic, and highly skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team preferably with Key Stage 2 experience. 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. 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 to download from this page. Please submit your completed application to the school by 9am on the closing date listed above. You may apply by email via o

ffice@lowerdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk

.

Please note CV applications will not be considered.




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
REQ04639
Date posted
29/01/2026
Application closing date
13/02/2026
Location
Lower Darwen Primary School
Salary
Grade F, SCP 17-23, 31,022 to 34,434, Pro Rata: 24,519 to 27,216
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
34
Basis
Part time - Term time
Job category/type
Schools