SEND Teaching Assistant Level 3
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5JL41 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Autumn Term 2026
Closing date
2 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 Hours Per Week between 08:30 and 15:30
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LCC Pay Spine Grade 6 £ 28,142 - £32,061 (Pro Rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team in ‘The Cove’, a SEND unit within our school. Established in September 2022, 'The Cove' is a valued part of our school community, catering to up to 8 children with SLCN/ASD. A high staff-to-pupil ratio allows for specialist teaching and an adapted curriculum.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside teachers and other professionals to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development. At Morecambe Bay, our aim is to do the very best for every child every day and we are seeking someone who shares this commitment.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities for children with SEND. They will support individuals and groups of pupils across the curriculum. The role involves supporting children's academic, social and emotional development while helping to create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
We are looking for someone who:
• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Has experience of working with children with SEND
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• Is committed to inclusion and safeguarding
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- Friendly and supportive colleagues
- Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
- Opportunities for professional development
- A caring and inclusive school community
- A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing
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’.
We place safeguarding at the heart of school life. An enhanced DBS check is required. Applicants must demonstrate a strong attendance record.
Further information about the job
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
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 276 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- 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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