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.
Responsibilities and Expectations
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 SEMH.
The application deadline is 26th June 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews are planned to take place on Wednesday 1st July. 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
- 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent desirable
- NVQ2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification desirable
- Good qualifications in both English and Maths desirable
- Thorough understanding of child protection legislation and trained in child protection issues desirable
Contact Information
Co-op Academy Rathbone
Andi Macgregor
Bankfield Road
Liverpool
Merseyside
L13 0BQ
Legal and Equality Statements
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.
