Teaching Assistant level 3

THE DEAN TRUST

LORD DERBY ACADEMY

SEEL ROAD, HUYTON, MERSEYSIDE, L36 6DG

Headteacher – Miss V Gowan

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. The information provided in this brochure is for the position of Teaching Assistant (Level 3), with the main responsibility being to support pupils currently receiving education in our Personalised Learning Environment (PLE).

Teaching Assistant Level 3

32 hours per week

Term time plus 5 INSET days

Salary – Band F, Point 12 - 17 £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 per annum pro rata (£22,487.32 – £24,393.37 actual per annum pro rata)

To commence as soon as possible

Lord 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

• ‘Staff are immensely proud to work at this school. They appreciate the consideration that leaders have for their workload and well-being’ (Ofsted 2023)
• ‘Leaders are aspirational for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities’ (Ofsted 2023)
• ‘Pupils are respectful and attentive to staff’ (Ofsted 2023)
• There is a real commitment to staff Continuous Professional Development and to staff well-being, resulting in exceptionally high staff retention rates

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 Application

To apply, please visit our careers website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk or for further information please contact Mrs N Brady (HR Assistant) on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk

“We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply”

Deadline for applications – Monday 15th December 2025 at 12 noon

Interview Date – To be confirmed