SEND Teaching Assistant

Coombe House School; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A special educational needs academy in Liverpool is looking for passionate Learning Support Assistants to provide support to children aged 5-11 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Successful candidates will have a commitment to education and child protection, ideally holding qualifications like NVQ2 or GCSEs in English and Maths. The role offers a unique chance to make a difference in children's lives, all within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in SEND context with children with complex needs.
• Thorough understanding of child protection legislation.
• Good qualifications in both English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Work alongside staff to promote educational and personal progress.
• Adapt to individual student needs and provide a nurturing environment.

Skills

Patience

Understanding

Willingness to learn

Ability to reflect

Education

NVQ2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9)

Job description

Co-op Academy Rathbone is our newest special educational needs academy. Situated around 3 miles from Liverpool city centre, Co-op Academy Rathbone caters for 70 children aged 5-11 with social, emotional and mental health needs and will be a beacon of best practice, providing exemplary care and education.

We are now seeking Learning Support Assistants who can demonstrate high expectations and ambition for themselves, our children, and their families; someone who will work alongside our excellent staff team to ensure that our amazing pupils get the best start, enabling them to thrive and make excellent educational and personal progress. There is no limit to our ambitions.

You may have experience of working in a SEND context, with children with complex needs. More importantly, we need people with a heart, patience and understanding, and a willingness to reflect and learn. The post will suit someone with energy and an endless drive to change the world for children with SEND.

The application deadline is 23rd February. Interviews are planned to take place on 26th February 2026. If you wish to apply, please complete the Trust application form outlining how you meet the person specification and why you feel you will be successful in this exciting post.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification desirable
• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent desirable
• Good qualifications in both English and Maths desirable
• Thorough understanding of child protection legislation and trained in child protection issues desirable

Contact

Co-op Academy Rathbone
Bankfield Road
Liverpool
Merseyside
L13 0BQ

Andi Macgregor
[e-mail]

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.