Job Description| Salary £29,777 - £33,945 Per Annum, Pro Rata | Fixed Term until August 2025, Part Time 14.8 Hours Per Week | Lancashire |Pay Award PendingInternational Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)The Early Years Quality Improvement Team within the School Improvement Service is seeking to recruit an exceptional practitioner with expert knowledge of early year's pedagogy who will inspire and motivate practitioners working across all sectors within the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is a part-time temporary post (14.8hrs/2 days) from the 18th November 2024, or as soon afterwards as possible until the end of August 2025. Please note, this is not a term time only post. This is an exciting opportunity for highly skilled practitioners to join our enthusiastic and passionate Early Years Quality Improvement team. Candidates must have a proven track record in aspirational teaching and learning, leading to positive outcomes for children. The ability to communicate effectively and disseminate practice clearly and passionately are essential to the role. Creative and critical thinkers are very welcome to apply.The HLTA role involves: Support and challenge for settings across Lancashire Writing and delivering training and cluster / network meetings Travel across the county Developing the learning environments at the Early Years Professional Development Centre Working with other professionals within the serviceThe Early Years Quality Improvement team can offer: A supportive, friendly team working environment Exciting opportunities for CPD A comprehensive induction programme to fully equip you for the roleIn return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.For an informal discussion email contact details to Annette.shepherd@lancashire.gov.ukPlease note there is also an Early Years Project Officer post advertised for 2 days per week. Applicants are invited to also apply for this position if they wish to. Closing date: 9th October 2024Interviews: 16th October 2024Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.Job Description & Person Specification