Location
The Loyne Specialist School, Sefton Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2PZ (113 on roll)
Tel: 01524 64543
School website: www.loyneschool.org.uk
Summary
The Loyne Specialist School is a special needs all through school (age 4-19 years) situated in north Lancaster. We are proud to have been recognised as outstanding by Ofsted for our last five inspections. All of our young people have learning difficulties, some learners also have physical and sensory impairments. We have an onsite independent Post 19-25 provision, Grizedale Centre that offers adult social care and health placements to some leavers from the Loyne School.
Due to internal promotion and expansion, we are now seeking to appoint highly motivated and committed Teaching Assistants who, in liaison with the class Teacher, will be required to plan, develop and support the delivery of lessons to our young people. The successful candidate must have experience of working with young people with SEND, will need to be able demonstrate leadership in the classroom, have a positive work ethos, and have a passion for the delivery of our holistic curriculum. We are proactive in supporting behaviour and you must be willing to undertake further professional development to fully implement our policies and our ethos driven approach.
If you wish to apply for this role, you must be prepared to work flexibly as you may be based anywhere across the age range in school. This can be discussed further at interview. You must be able to demonstrate a willingness and commitment to your own holistic professional development and act as a role model to both learners, young adults and colleagues. The hours for this post are 8.30 a.m. 3.45 p.m. term time.
Please carefully read the job description and person specification for this role. If you feel you have the skills and experience along with enthusiasm and the desire to work in a well-established team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you wish to arrange a visit please contact the school office.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
For more information about our school please visit our vibrant website at www.loyneschool.org.uk
Essential Qualifications
GCSE grade C (minimum) or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics
Desirable Qualifications
NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this qualification
Essential Experience
- Working with children and/or adults with SEND
Experience of working in a classroom, or similar environment
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Desirable Experience
Experience of managing others
For an informal discussion please contact:
Please contact the school office on 01524 64543 between 8.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. for further information to to arrange a look round.
Proposed Interview Date:
10/07/2026
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation 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'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
