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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Blackburn Primary School

Are you a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking for a rewarding temporary role in a welcoming primary school near Oswaldtwistle? We are seeking a dedicated professional to support pupils and teachers across a range of year groups.

As a HLTA, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the school by:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons and covering classes across various year groups
• Supporting teachers by easing workload pressures, allowing more time for lesson planning and marking
• Assisting with lesson planning and evaluating pupil progress
• Providing targeted support to pupils, particularly in key subjects such as literacy, reading and maths
• Working closely with class teachers to ensure all lessons are engaging, effective and inclusive
• Handling relevant paperwork and contributing to assessments
• Communicating positively with parents about pupil progress when required
• Acting as a strong role model, encouraging positive behaviour and a love of learning

• Proven experience working as a HLTA in a primary school setting
• Confidence delivering lessons across all primary year groups
• A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, flexible and supportive approach to learning
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and innovative teaching ideas

• Friendly and supportive school environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning
• Varied role working across multiple year groups
• Chance to collaborate closely with experienced teaching staff

If you're passionate about supporting children's learning and thrive in a dynamic primary school setting, we'd love to hear from you.