Based in the centre of Liverpool, our school, sponsored by The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, opened in September 2014. We provide children with a broad and balanced curriculum and have a particular focus on the creative and performing arts. We currently have 512 children from Reception to Year 11. 

LIPA School is a vibrant and inclusive community that ensures every child is placed at the centre of every learning experience. We do this by offering a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum based on challenge and our strong sense of heritage. We believe that by providing excellent learning experiences and ensuring children learn how to be ready, respectful and safe, we will be able to encourage every child to shine and reach their full potential. Our classrooms are full of energy, curiosity and diverse needs. You’ll need to think on your feet, adapt quickly and give your best as our students deserve nothing less.

LIPA MAT is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Vacancies 

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

LIPA School (4-16)

NJC SCP 5- SCP 6 (FTE £25,583- £25, 989)
Actual salary £21,942.34-£22,290.56
Start date- ASAP
Full-time, Term time (39 weeks)
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

We are looking for a highly motivated, resilient and enthusiastic individual to join our schools support team. Reporting to your Phase Lead, you will be responsible for supporting teaching and learning in our school, providing specialist support to the teacher in an aspect of the curriculum, age range or additional needs.

The successful candidate must have a relevant Level 3 Qualification and GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English A*-C. You also need experience working with children in an educational setting and understand the needs of children in a school setting.

Deadline for applications- Friday 12th December 2025 at 12pm

SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1)

Fixed Term
NJC SCP 5- SCP 6 (FTE £25,583- £25, 989)
Actual salary £21,942.34-£22,290.56
Full-time, Term time (39 weeks)
32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our schools support team. Reporting to your Phase Lead, you will be responsible with assisting and supporting class teachers in the provision of a high standard of care and a comprehensive educational programme designed to meet the physical and developmental requirements of pupils with additional support needs. These needs can arise from: the learning environment; medical and/or disability issues; familial circumstances; social and emotional issues.

The successful candidate must have a relevant Level 3 Qualification and GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English A*-C. You also need experience working with children with additional needs in an educational setting and understand the needs of children in a  school setting.

You will need be able to obtain satisfactory DBS clearance for this position.

Deadline for applications- Friday 12th December 2025 at 12pm

LIPA Multi Academy Trust

PART TIME CLEANERS (10-15 hours per week)
 

Pay Scale- NJC 1 SCP 3

Monday to Friday- afternoon cleaning (3:30pm-5:30/6:30pm)

Actual salary- £5925.60- £8888.41 (£24,796 FTE) 

41 weeks per year (term time plus additional deep cleaning hours)

LIPA Multi Academy Trust is a growing, values-driven multi-academy trust, rich in cultural and social diversity. The Trust is made up of LIPA School, a 4-16 Academy and LIPA Sixth Form College, based in Liverpool. The Trust was set up to innovate through adversity and to challenge the conventional boundaries of what is possible for children and students. We are proud to work with the children, students and families of Liverpool enshrined by our values.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our cleaning team

You will be working alongside a friendly team being responsible for a section of the school/college to clean. This will include classrooms, corridors and toilets ensuring a high standard of cleaning is completed within the school. You may be based at any of our three sites based on Hope Street or Upper Duke Street, Liverpool.

Cleaning experience is a must and some knowledge off COSHH is required however, training will be provided.

We require someone with a flexible approach who will also be able to cope with the demands of a busy environment.

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check. You will need be able to obtain satisfactory DBS clearance for this position

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 9^th December 2025 at 12pm.

Early application is advised as this vacancy may close early if we receive a good response.

You can download the attached application form and further details for this post. CVs will not be accepted. Please can you email your application to hr-enquiries@lipaprimary.org.

Please send any completed applications (found below)  to hr-enquiries@lipaprimary.org or alternatively by post to

HR Lead

LIPA Multi Academy Trust

Federation House 

88 Hope Street

Liverpool

L1 9BQ