Key Role Information

Salary
28,598.00 - 31,022.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
01/06/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
£28,598 - £31,022
Department
Teaching Assistant
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.00
Weeks per year
46.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our dedicated team at Lord Derby Academy.


The core purpose of the role will be to work under the supervision of the SENDCo, teachers and senior staff to:

  • Act on the guidance of the SENDCo, teaching and senior staff to support pupils as necessary
  • Assist teaching staff with the whole planning cycle and preparation of resources
  • Implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom in our Personalised Learning Environment (PLE)
  • Cover lessons as and when required to do so


Key responsibilities:

  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom and across school
  • Support pupils to access learning activities, whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs,
  • Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils
  • Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)


 

For more information about the role please contact us on 0161 973 1179 *4726 or email lucymatthews@thedeantrust.co.uk


Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.


We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.



Benefits

Annual Leave
Generous annual leave entitlement for non-teaching employees.
Cycle to Work Scheme
This scheme allows Dean Trust Employees to purchase a bike and/or accessories through a salary deduction scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
Health Care Cash Plan
We are excited to be part of the Simply Health 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.
Recognition Awards
Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.
The Believe Learning Institute
Access to high-quality professional learning and development

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential

Skills

Personal Attributes

Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the communityessential
Reliable, honest and trustworthyessential
Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young peopleessential

About Us

Lord Derby Academy

Lucy Matthews

lucymatthews@thedeantrust.co.uk

Seel Road
Huyton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L36 6DG

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.