Higher Level Teaching Assistant (TA4)

Lord Derby Academy, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 6DG

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 30,460.85 - 32,167.27

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (TA4) job summary

Executive Headteacher – Miss V. GowanHead 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 Assistant36 hours per week Term time plus 5 INSET daysSalary – 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 rataTo commence as soon as possibleLord 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 ApplicationTo apply, please visit our careers website careers.thedeantrust.co.ukFor further information, please contact Mr O Chunara on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.ukDeadline for applications – Monday 2nd March 2026 at 12noonInterview Date – To be confirmedWe reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply 

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Lord Derby Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1078 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lord Derby Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lord-derby-academy

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