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Teaching Assistant Vacancies

Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4XF

This job expired on 26 September 2023 – see similar jobs

Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
26 September 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 September 2023

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time: 25 Hours per week term time only
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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The safety and well-being of our children in our care is paramount. Our approach to safeguarding and child protection is child-centred and we recognise the importance of listening to the voice of the child.

Westgate's practice is governed by the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 and Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023.

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