Key Role Information

Salary
18,541 - 19,752
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
14/11/2025 13:32
Interview
27 November 2025
Start
8 December 2025
Pay grade
18,541-19,752
Department
Other Support Staff
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
35.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant


At Co-op Academy Rathbone we are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where every child, regardless of their needs, can achieve their full potential. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely with students who have special educational needs, providing tailored support to ensure they can succeed both academically and socially.


As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with a range of additional needs, ensuring they have the tools and assistance necessary to thrive. you will work alongside class teachers, SEN Coordinators, and other colleagues to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for every child.


We are looking for a caring and patient individual who has a passion for supporting students with special educational needs. You should be flexible, creative, and able to build positive relationships with children and colleagues alike.


Why us?

At Co-op Academy Rathbone we operate in a supportive and inclusive school community that values every child's unique needs. Ongoing professional development opportunities are available to enhance your skills and career progression coupled with a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs><Collaborative and friendly working environment.


All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.


Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! 


We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:


  • As well as 5% cash-back you’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores. Staff also receive double discounts every month!
  • Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
  • Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
  • Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
  • Co-op Funeralcare benefit
  • Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More! 


For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

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The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.




Co-op Academy Rathbone

Andi MacGregor

andi.macgregor@coopacademies.co.uk

Bankfield Road
Liverpool
Merseyside
L13 0BQ

Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.