Level 3 Teaching Assistant

King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 9SJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Negotiable

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,132.00 - £26,177.00 Annually (Actual) Please see recruitment pack for further details

Level 3 Teaching Assistant job summary

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Offsite Support

King’s Leadership Academy Liverpool - Part of the Great Schools Trust

King’s Leadership Academy Liverpool is seeking a compassionate, resilient and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 offsite support for a Year 11 student.

This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in supporting a young person to successfully engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes. The successful candidate will work closely with the student to support their engagement with GCSE English and Maths, while providing consistent behaviour support and encouragement to help them re-engage with education. The role will initially be based full-time at King's Phoenix Offsite Provision, where the successful candidate will work directly with the student on a one-to-one basis, rather than in a classroom environment with other pupils.

The student has previously attended several alternative provisions and has found it difficult to engage in larger learning environments. However, he responds well to consistent one-to-one support, and this role is designed to provide the stability, encouragement and structure needed to support his progress. The position will remain based at Phoenix until the student completes Year 11. Following this, the role will become more flexible and will return to being primarily based at King’s Leadership Academy Liverpool. The teaching element of the role will focus solely on GCSE English and Maths, using pre-prepared resources provided by the school. There is no expectation for lesson planning or marking.

Why Join Us?

Transformational Leadership: Our Principal, Mr Scott Cordon, was named Outstanding Head Teacher of the Year in the North of England twice in 2025. His exceptional leadership and SLT have been nationally recognised for their profound impact on pupils, staff, and the wider community.

National Recognition: King’s Liverpool was ranked the 26th most improved secondary school in the UK for pupil progress, a testament to our relentless focus on raising standards, improving culture, and delivering an aspirational education for all.

Part of a Leading Trust: The Great Schools Trust is currently ranked No. 2 nationally for most improved multi-academy trust performance. We are a mission-driven organisation where academic excellence, character development, and student success go hand in hand.

At King's Liverpool, community isn't just a buzzword: it's the foundation of everything we do. In our latest anonymous Edurio Staff Survey, King's Liverpool significantly exceeded the National Average across several key areas, including:

Our survey results reflect the strong, collaborative culture we are proud to have built and continue to nurture here at King's Liverpool.

Our staff know they are valued: and it shows. As one colleague put it: “Staff are warm, open and friendly. I can knock on my Head’s door without a meeting set and always feel welcomed in.” Others described “a real sense of community,” and said “the students make it clear they appreciate what we do.”

Please do book in for a tour - it's highly recommended - details below!

This is ideal for a strong classroom practitioner who;

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour or barriers to learning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm, patient and resilient.
• A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within education.
• A full driving licence is desirable due to the offsite provision location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to enable the student to access learning in GCSE English and Maths.
• Deliver structured learning activities using pre-prepared resources.
• Support and reinforce key literacy and numeracy skills.
• Implement behaviour support strategies to maintain a safe and structured learning environment.
• Use de-escalation techniques where necessary to manage challenging behaviour.
• Build a positive and supportive relationship with the student.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to the SENCo and relevant staff.
• Maintain accurate records of learning, engagement and attendance.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the student while working offsite.

For any additional information or to arrange a visit, please get in touch with Rebecca De Nobrega - R.denobrega@kingsliverpool.com

Safeguarding Commitment

King’s Leadership Academy Liverpool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 898 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-leadership-academy-liverpool

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