Key Role Information

Salary
£25,583.00 - 25,989.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
07/10/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Band D, Point 5 - 6
Department
Teaching Assistant
Key stage
Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
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 2 to join our dedicated team at Lord Derby Academy.


The core purpose of the role will be to work under the instruction of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) & relevant staff to:

  1. undertake work/care/support programmes for pupils, especially those with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND)
  2. enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom
  3. assist in the support and integration of children with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities (SEND) within a mainstream school


Key responsibilities:

  1. Supervise and provide support for pupils, including those with SEND (if applicable), ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
  2. Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
  3. Use strategies, in lesson with the teacher/lead staff, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
  4. Assist with the planning of learning activities
  5. Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
  6. Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies, e.g. literacy, numeracy, Key Stage 3, and recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher
  7. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person


 

For more information about the role please contact us at rachelfitzsimmonspye@lordderbyacademy.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

Occupational Sick Pay
Conditions of Service
Continuous Service
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Health Care Cash Plan
Preferential Admission
The Believe Learning Institute
Recognition Awards
High Street Benefits and Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Pension and Death in Service Benefit
Annual Leave

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential
TA2 qualification or equivalent or relevant experiencedesirable

Skills

Personal Attributes

Committedessential
Dedicatedessential
Focusedessential
Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the communityessential
Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently

About Us

Lord Derby Academy

Rachel Fitzsimmons Pye

RachelFitzsimmonsPye@lordderbyacademy.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.