Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Contract: Temporary (31^st August 2027)

Hours: 32.50 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week

Salary: NJC Grade E SCP12-17 £28,598 - £31,022 per annum, pro rata

Closing Date: 1^st June 2026 12.00 Noon

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a passionate commitment to ensuring that every child makes academic progress. The post is temporary in the first instance, 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days; please be aware that the salary advertised is pro-rata. The post will commence as soon from 1^st September 2026.

Successful candidates will be highly effective, flexible, positive and reliable team players. A commitment to your own professional development is essential, taking part in CPD sessions to further your knowledge and understanding and help us ‘Grow Great Minds Together’. 

You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues, both support and teaching staff, and develop yourself and others through the teaching of our curriculum. You will join a group of teachers dedicated to achieving the best for our pupils.

As well as providing specialist and identified support for pupils in class, you will also have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively with our teaching staff to plan and prepare resources to deliver our school curriculum. 

Please view the attached application pack for full information including the job description and person specification. Previous unsuccessful applicants are asked not to apply.

To view the application pack, please click on the view Job Description link below.

To download an application form please see here.

Please return completed application forms to the school at recruitment@layton.blackpool.sch.uk

Or by post to 

Layton Primary School

Meyler Avenue

Blackpool

FY3 7DX

Proposed Interview Date: Friday 12th June 2026

Kindly visit the school website to view a copy of our child protection and safeguarding policy.

 Layton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. The Governing Board is committed to ensuring consistency of treatment and fairness and will abide by all relevant equality legislation.

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