Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5JL17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only 08:45 to 15:15 Permanent Contract Required from September 2026 (earlier if possible)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LCC Pay Spine Grade 7 £32,061 - £36,363
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
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.
We welcome applications from candidates with a specialist strength in pastoral or academic interventions. Please include details of your specialism in your application.
You will:
- Have HLTA status or relevant Level 3 qualification (Level 4 desirable)
- Have 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
What the school offers its staff
This is a great time to join Morecambe Bay. Our school is a happy place to work and our team is dedicated to fulfilling our aim of “The very best for every child every day”. We invest in the professional development of all staff, providing opportunities to reflect on practice and continually improve. Staff wellbeing is taken seriously, and all teaching assistants receive an annual paid ‘wellbeing day’.
Further information about the job
How to apply for this post:
Please complete the Lancashire County Council Application Form attached to this advert.
Please refer to the Person Specification as a guide.
Applications should be submitted F.A.O Mr Lee Dougan, Headteacher
via Debra Worthington (School Business Manager) dworthington@morecambebay.lancs.sch.uk. Alternatively, they can be uploaded to the DFE Teaching Service Portal.
Closing Date: Noon Monday 22nd June 2026
Shortlisting: Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Interviews will take place: w/c 29th June 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 292 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Morecambe Bay Community Primary School website
- Email address
- mrdougan@morecambebay.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01524 401002
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School is a 1.5 form entry primary school located in the heart of the seaside town of Morecambe, Lancashire. As a maintained school, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for all of our pupils. Our vision of 'The very best for every child, every day' is lived out in all that we do in our wonderful school.
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