- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 297 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mereside Primary Academy website
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Specialist Learning Support Assistants (TA3)
More than one location, Fylde Coast Academy TrustThis job expired on 2 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
2 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Permanent, Term Time + 5 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Pay Scale, Grade D, Points 7-11
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join Team FCAT
TA3 qualified or apprenticeship
To develop our support at a specialist level to children in class or with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) in our schools, we have created a team of Learning Support Assistants to work in our primary and secondary schools. There are around 20 colleagues currently working in this team.
If you are already qualified at Level 3 or looking to develop your career further through a Level 3 TA apprenticeship - this is a great opportunity for you!
You will work in school to provide specialist support to children with an education, health and care plan across a range of needs; including working to support students’ emotional regulation and mental health and delivering specialist interventions.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for colleagues who are passionate about supporting learning and building positive relationships with children with a range of needs and have or are looking to develop thespecialistqualifications,knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to do so.
What we can offer you:
As part of this team, you will be initially and predominantly based in one school to support children, however there will be opportunities to work across schools or with different children.
The team provides a clear network for support, growth and development. This team will work closely with the class teachers, SENCo and teams in school as well as the trust’s SEND Director.
Working as a TA in school means you can support children to learn and develop; but also provides excellent career opportunities in Teaching Assistant as well as experience to apply for teacher training opportunities across the Trust.
What the school offers its staff
Why choose FCAT?
- Ongoing CPD including New - Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset
- New - 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provision
- Term time employment supporting longer holidays
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - employer contributions above 16%
- Modern school building with excellent facilities for learners and colleagues
- 24/7 access to free health support services via Smartclinic
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free annual flu vaccine
- Blackpool Council travel discount
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Free eye tests
- Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter .
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.
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About Fylde Coast Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- donna.cross@fcat.org.uk
Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence, integrity and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us.
As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnership with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk
School Details
Mereside Primary Academy
Arranging a visit to Fylde Coast Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email donna.cross@fcat.org.uk.
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