External (On-Site)
Permanent, Part time, Term time
£20,000 - £24,999
VANTAGE ACADEMY TRUST
Preparing local children to thrive as global citizens
Level 2 Teaching Assistant with SEND
Grade and Salary Band: Band D SCP point 6 - 11
Advert Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 24th June 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 3rd July 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
2 posts:
1 x 27.50 hours per week – Actual Starting Salary £16.976 Term Time Plus 5 INSET Days
1 x 25 hours per week – Actual Starting Salary £15,433 Term Time Plus 5 INSET Days
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 two talented and committed Teaching Assistants (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 staff
• opportunities to work with colleagues from across the
• Trust
• 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 please visit the current vacancies section of our careers page on our Trust website at www.vantageacademies.co.uk you can also follow us on Twitter @vantageAcdemi1.
Appointments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references being received.