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  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    26 September 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    7 September 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months in the first instance

Pay scale

Grade 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

See person specification

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for several full time Teaching Assistants (25 hours per week), one position may be considered to be permanent and the others to be 12 months in the first instance.

A number of the posts will include general class based Teaching Assistant responsibilities as well as supporting children with Special Educational Needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties as part of a class team approach. The year groups for the general Teaching Assistant posts have yet to be determined and will reflect the range of applications we receive.

With all our Teaching Assistant posts, there will also be additional welfare hours available for 5 hours per week.

Westgate is very large pupil mainstream primary school serving the community in Morecambe. The pupils are at the centre of everything we do with a committed, experienced and hard-working staff base meeting the needs of the children we are responsible for. The ideal candidate will be someone who is child-centred, compassionate and resilient.

We are looking for individuals who can truly support children and be part of a team that make a positive and life-long difference.

Please note CV’s are not accepted and to apply the LCC application from must be completed. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, online searches will be undertaken on prospective candidates as part of our due diligence.

Please email applications to e.nutt@westgatesch.com

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 26th September

Proposed interview date is Friday 29th September

We welcome you to come and have a look around our school by attending a tour on Wednesday 20th September at 3.30pm. Please book your place by calling the office on 01524 832747.


Commitment to safeguarding

At Westgate Primary School the safety and well-being of our children in our care is paramount. We acknowledge the importance of children experiencing environments where their needs are met and they can thrive to ensure healthy development for their futures where they can reach their individual potential. Our approach to safeguarding and child protection is child-centred and we recognise the importance of listening to the voice of the child. In order to do help meet this Westgate School operates a range of policies that inform our practice.
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About Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
573 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Phone number
01524 832747

Maintained primary school

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To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.nutt@westgatesch.com.

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