Specialist Support Teacher

Job Description

Job Introduction

Before applying, please note that eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of our selection process. All applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK or meet the Home Office requirements for visa sponsorship. If you need sponsorship, please review the Skilled Worker visa eligibility criteria carefully before submitting your application.

This information is for general guidance only. You should seek independent legal advice tailored to your individual circumstances if needed.

Job Title:
Specialist Support Teacher

About Us

Liverpool is a vibrant city full of engaged communities and people who care deeply about their neighbourhoods. We are ambitious about what we want to achieve by 2025 and are looking for driven, dynamic professionals who are ready to deliver the best for our residents.

Working at Liverpool City Council means you can make a real difference to people’s lives. Our values underpin everything we do—from how we deliver public services to how we communicate with residents. We care about achieving the best outcomes for local people and take pride in our city’s rich culture, affordable housing, excellent schools, and green spaces—Liverpool has something for everyone.

About the Role

We are seeking a Specialist Support Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with SENDCos, headteachers, setting managers, teachers, practitioners, external agencies, and parents.

In this role, you will:

• Offer expert advice and guidance on assessing and identifying special educational needs (SEND).
• Promote inclusive practices and contribute to SEND strategy.
• Take an active role in the assess, plan, do, and review cycle to improve short- and long-term outcomes for children and young people with SEND across early years settings, schools, academies, free schools, and post-16 providers.
• Partner with the SEN Team to prepare educational advice (Appendix Bs) for Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments for children and young people aged 0–25 who are not enrolled in an educational setting.

We are looking for someone dynamic, motivated, and committed to continuously developing their knowledge of SEND legislation, including the SEND Code of Practice, SEND and Inclusion, and the EHCP process. You should also be eager to explore new resources, strategies, and evidence-based practices to support children effectively.

This is a term-time only position working 32.44 hours per week. Please note, due to school holidays, shortlisting will begin on 8 September 2025.

What We Offer

• Teacher’s Pay and Conditions with a flexible hybrid working model
• Agile working with a “Flexibility First” approach (role dependent)
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, plus the option to join the AVC scheme
• Excellent progression opportunities with high-quality training and development
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes
• Drive Time—salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave entitlements
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee volunteering scheme
• Medicash healthcare plan

Next Steps

• Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 30 July 2025
• Shortlisting: Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 September 2025
• Interviews: Friday 19 and Monday 22 September 2025

We may close this vacancy earlier if we receive a high volume of applications, so please apply as soon as you can.

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Alison Woodburn at:
alison.woodburn@liverpool.gov.uk

Watch our recruitment video to see what it’s like to work with us and hear from colleagues about their experiences.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Liverpool City Council is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and appoint candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.

To support our commitment, we guarantee an interview for candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for this role.

If you require reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010—such as an application in an alternative format or extra time to complete your application—please email:
recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk

Important Application Information

Although this role is advertised on Jobs Go Public and other sites, you will be directed to our Tribepad system to complete your application. All communication about your application, including invitations to interview, will be sent to the email address you use to register with Tribepad.

Please remember to check your email regularly—including your spam or junk folders—after the closing date. Make sure you complete your full profile and include your work and education history in Tribepad.