Job Description

High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

📍 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire

📅 Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner by agreement)

🏫 About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a supportive and inclusive school in Blackpool. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in raising attainment and supporting pupils across the primary/secondary phase.

As an HLTA, you will work closely with teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning experiences, lead small group interventions, and occasionally cover whole classes in the absence of a teacher.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of engaging lessons

Lead whole-class learning in the teacher's absence

Deliver targeted intervention programmes to support pupil progress

Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with diverse needs

Assist in assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil development

Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive learning environment

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and wider staff

✅ Requirements

HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Proven experience working within a school setting

Strong classroom management skills

Good understanding of the UK curriculum (KS1-KS4 or relevant stage)

Ability to adapt teaching strategies to support all learners

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

⭐ Desirable

Experience delivering intervention programmes

Experience supporting SEND pupils

First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain)

💙 What We Offer

A welcoming and supportive school community

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Opportunities for career progression

A rewarding role making a real difference to young people's lives

📝 How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community