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 620 children from Reception to Year 10. 

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 for 1st September 2025

Level 3 Teaching Assistant
NJC SCP 5- SCP 6 (FTE £24,790- £25,183)
Actual salary: £21,262.19 - £21,599.27
Start date- 1st  September 2025
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 primary school setting.

Deadline for applications- Monday 7th July 2025 at 12pm

Higher Level Teaching Assistant  (HLTA)

Start date- 1st September 2025

NJC SCP 7- SCP 11 (FTE £25,584- £27,269)

Actual salary £21,943.20-£23,388.41

Full-time, Term time (39 weeks)

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Permanent  

Reporting to your Phase Lead, you will be responsible for working with teachers to organise and support teaching and learning activities for classes. The primary focus is to undertake specified work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.

The successful candidate must meet HLTA standards or equivalent qualification/experience, have a NVQ Level 3 Qualification in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent and must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English A*-C. You also need a minimum of three years’ experience working with children and experience of working in a relevant classroom environment, as well as supporting pupils with challenging behaviour. 

Deadline for applications- Monday 7th July 2025 at 12pm.

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.

SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1)

Fixed Term
NJC SCP 5- SCP 6 (FTE £24,790- £25,183)
Actual salary: £21,262.19 - £21,599.27
Start date- 1st  September 2025- 22nd July 2026
Full-time, Term time (39 weeks)
37.5 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 primary school setting.

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

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