Key Role Information

Salary
30,460.85 - 32,167.27
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
02/03/2026 12:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
£30,460.85 - £32,167.27
Department
Teaching Assistant
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
36.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Executive Headteacher – Miss V. Gowan
Head of School – Mrs J. Ellis
 In response to increasing pupil numbers, Lord Derby Academy is seeking to appoint a number of suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic colleagues to join our SEND department:
Teaching Assistant Level 4 / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
36 hours per week
Term time plus 5 INSET days
Salary – Band H, Point 23 - 25, £34,434.00 - £36,363.00 per annum pro rata
Actual Salary - £30,460.85 - £32,167.27 per annum pro rata
To commence as soon as possible
Lord Derby Academy is part of the Dean Trust, which has a number of very high performing schools and a proven track record of sustained improvement. The Dean Trust’s vision of “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” has been embraced by all of the schools in The Dean Trust.
We are delighted to the provide the opportunity to join a highly motivated team at Lord Derby Academy, where the recent Ofsted inspection reported that ‘staff are immensely proud to work at this school’ (OFSTED 2023).
We can offer you the opportunity to work in a school
 · which has achieved the Inclusion Quality Mark Inclusive Schools Award for three consecutive years (2020, 2021 & 2022) and received the 2019 Knowsley Team of the Year Award for Inclusion
· where the SEND department is well established- “Leaders are aspirational for pupils” and “Leaders act swiftly to identify the needs of pupils with SEND” (OFSTED 2023)
· with exceptionally high staff retention rate and a commitment to wellbeing- “Leaders provide effective support” (OFSTED 2023)
· with access to high quality CPD “Staff say that they benefit from the training programme and some are inspired by it” (OFSTED 2019)
· which sets high standards of behaviour “Leaders have established routines that promote positive behaviour” (OFSTED 2023)
We are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS vetting procedures are required for all posts. 
Method of Application
To apply, please visit our careers website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk
For further information, please contact Mr O Chunara on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk
Deadline for applications – Monday 2nd March 2026 at 12noon
Interview Date – To be confirmed
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply
 

Benefits

Conditions of Service
We adopt national terms and conditions for all teaching and non-teaching employees.
Occupational Sick Pay
Generous sick pay scheme, entitlement dependent on length of service.
Continuous Service
Recognition of local government continuous service.
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Paid leave which supports a wide range of circumstances, including family emergencies and religious festivals
Health Care Cash Plan
We are excited to be part of the Simplyhealth Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
Preferential Admission
Employees with two years at the Trust will benefit from preferential admissions arrangements for their children.
Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
The Believe Learning Institute
Access to high-quality professional learning and development programmes through our dedicated training centre
Recognition Awards
Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.
High Street Benefits and Discounts
Access to a variety of shopping discounts at national online and high street retailers.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Pension and Death in Service Benefit
Automatic enrolment into either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching employees.

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualifications or experience desirable

Lord Derby Academy

Mr O Chunara

omairchunara@thedeantrust.co.uk

Cecil Avenue
Sale
Greater Manchester
M33 5BP

Safeguarding Information

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.


This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.