Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEND

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Grade and Salary Band: Band D SCP point 6 - 11

Advert Closing Date: 12pm on Friday, 10 October 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Location: Willow Tree Primary School, 3 Bedford Close, Huyton, Liverpool. L36 1XH

Contract Type: Fixed Term linked to additional pupil funding

End Date / Duration: 31/08/2026

25 hours per week – Actual Starting Salary £15,927 Term Time Plus 5 Training Days (INSET)

Willow Tree Primary School thrives on a friendly, talented, and dedicated staff team committed to developing the potential of each and every one of our children. Join us on our journey and make a difference.

The Governors and Principal of our school are seeking a talented and committed Teaching Assistant (TA2) with SEND to join our team.

• The successful candidate will already have experience of working with children in a primary school setting and have:
• QCF Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools or equivalent qualification
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualification)
• Experience of working with children with SEN
• Knowledge of SEN strategies and interventions (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech & language difficulties).
• the skills to motivate, inspire and co-operate with their colleagues and children
• ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situations
• excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider community
• a strong commitment supporting children’s learning and good behaviour
• a proven track record of good attendance

What we can offer you:

• an inclusive and diverse school community
• friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staffopportunities to work with colleagues from across theTrust
• a firm commitment to your professional development
• an innovative and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• a strong focus on staff wellbeing

To apply for this role online please visit the current vacancies section of our careers page on our Trust website at www.vantageacademies.co.uk

Appointments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references being received.