Job Description

HLTA position:

Pastoral HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Location: Lancaster

Salary: 18.00

Contract Type: 20 hours per week ( 5 mornings per week)

Start Date: Immediate start

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral HLTA to join a supportive team in a local primary school in Lancaster. This role is crucial in providing pastoral care to pupils, ensuring their emotional well-being, behaviour, and academic progress are supported effectively. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pastoral support to students, addressing emotional, social, and behavioural needs.
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to promote well-being and resilience.
• Support attendance, behaviour management, and safeguarding initiatives.
• Act as a key contact for pupils experiencing challenges and liaise with families to provide support.
• Deliver intervention sessions to promote positive mental health and emotional regulation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of behaviour support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to identify pupils in need of additional pastoral care.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress, interventions, and safeguarding concerns.

Person Specification:

• Experience working in a pastoral or HLTA role within a school setting.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Ability to manage behaviour positively and support pupils with emotional challenges.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to working with young people.
• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A role where you can make a real difference in students' lives.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to (url removed)

For more information, please call Sarah Maclachlan on (phone number removed).

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 interview

Veritas 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.'