Teaching Assistant Level 3

Lord Derby Academy, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 6DG

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As Soon As Possible

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 28,598.00 - 31,022.00

Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary

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.

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 Lord Derby Academy

• School type: Academies, 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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