SALARY: Band D, Point 5 - 6 £24,790.00 - £25,183.00

(£19,493.00 - £19,802.00 actual salary)

START DATE: As soon as possible

WORKING PATTERN:TTO, 39 Weeks, full time

CONTRACT:Permanent

LOCATION:Lord Derby Academy

ACCOUNTABLE TO: SENCO Lead / Assistant SENCO

In response to increasing pupil numbers, Lord Derby Academy is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic colleague to join our SEND department as a Teaching Assistant Level 2.

Main Purpose of the Role

To work under the instruction of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) & relevant staff to:

-       undertake work/care/support programmes for pupils, especially those with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities (SEND)

-       enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom

-       assist in the support and integration of children with Special Educational Needs and/or disabilities (SEND) within a mainstream school

Work may be carried out in the classroom and outside the main teaching area.  You may be required to supervise groups of pupils undertaking activities in non-teaching situations.

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.

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.

If you would like to apply for this role

please apply through our online recruitment site which is available via: careers.thedeantrust.co.uk

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 26^th August 2025

Any queries, please contact a member of the HR Team on 0151 477 8860 or via email at nicholabrady@lordderbyacademy.co.uk