SEND Teaching Assistant
at Liverpool Progressive School, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Salary
- £26,228 to £27,593 a year
- Closing date
- 2 December 2026
- Start
- Not given in the advert
- Type of post
- Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post. - Contract
- Full Time
- First seen
- 9 November 2026, on a public job listing
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The advert
SEND Teaching Assistant - Liverpool Progressive School, Rice Lane, Liverpool, L9 1NR
Salary: £26,228 - £27,593
Full Time (37.5 hours/week)
Purpose of the Role
To support teaching and learning by assisting teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The Teaching Assistant will embody the EPIC values and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment that promotes pupil wellbeing and achievement.
At Liverpool Progressive School
It is our pleasure to welcome you to Liverpool Progressive School. The school provides specialist education which supports the educational needs of young people aged 8 – 19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties, complex needs and a range of associated social, emotional, interaction and sensory difficulties.
Key Responsibilities
Mentoring, supporting and inspiring learners by supporting them with curriculum-based learning in the classroom, on home tuition and outreach and through outdoor activities
Assist with the preparation of learning material and contributing to the delivery of learning objectives with a strong focus on behavioural management
Daily reports on learners’ progress and barriers to learning
Interaction with parents/care givers on a regular basis
Requirements
Level 2 British Sign Language (BSL) qualification - essential
A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
A level 3 TA qualification is advantageous
Benefits of Joining Keys
NEST enhanced pension scheme
Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Access to a blue light discount card
Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
Life assurance
Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.
Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.
Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.
More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services
here
School tours
are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.
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About Liverpool Progressive School
- Type
- Independent school
- Pupils
- 34 (school census, 2025/26)
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