Location
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School, Station Road, Morecambe, LA4 5JL (267 on roll)
Tel: 01524 401002
School website: www.morecambebay.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
30 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only 08:45 to 15:15
LCC Pay Spine Grade 7 £32,061 - £36,363 (note actual salary will be pro-rata)
Permanent Contract
Required from September 2026 (earlier if possible)
The Governors of Morecambe Bay Community Primary School are seeking a committed and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated pupil support team. This is a key role in improving outcomes for our most vulnerable pupils and ensuring every child thrives both academically and emotionally.
About the role
Working as part of the pupil support team you will support teaching and learning alongside wider pastoral provision. The role includes planning and delivering targeted interventions, supporting behaviour and working closely with children and families to remove barriers to learning (including attendance)
You will be a visible and trusted adult for pupils, acting as the first line of support and championing inclusion across school.
About you
We welcome applications from candidates with a specialist strength in pastoral or academic interventions. Please include details of your specialism in your application.
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.
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.
The closing date is 12 noon 22/06/2026
Essential Qualifications
- HLTA status or relevant Level 3 qualification (Level 4 desirable)
- English and Maths Grade 'C' or above (or equivalent)
Essential Experience
- Experience working with children including those with additional needs or challenging behaviour
- Be skilled in building positive relationships with pupils and families
- Show strong communication and teamwork skills
- Be able to plan, deliver and evaluate targeted interventions
- Be resilient, flexible and committed to inclusion
Have a secure understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
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For an informal discussion please contact:
Lee Dougan, Headteacher
Proposed Interview Date:
01/07/2026
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.
