Progress Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

Progress Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

Full time

TA2 (5-6)

Required for February 2025, the post is within our SEND Department where you will be joining a successful team dedicated to helping and supporting students with special needs to achieve their full potential during their time at Trinity High School. As part of the role, you will be required to work closely with all departments and stakeholders to deliver high-quality support to all students on the SEND register. Experience of working in a specialist setting for students with challenging behaviour would be advantageous, with the ability to understand trauma-informed approaches to behaviour management and deliver SEMH interventions. The work will be largely based in our internal short stay alternative provision, Inspiratus.

The successful applicant will be required to work with our SEND students and deliver high-quality support to them. Teamwork is an essential part of this role as you will be required to work across all curriculum areas.

Trinity High School strives for excellence for all and was judged as a Good school with Good in 4 categories and Outstanding in 1 category by Ofsted in March 2024.

We have high standards and encourage and support students in having high expectations of themselves, and to enjoy their learning. We have a comprehensive extra-curricular program and an established and effective pastoral support system.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has high expectations of pupil progress.
• Is passionate about education and developing a love of learning in students.
• Has the skills to work collaboratively with the SEND Department.
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Has ambition combined with a commitment to developing their own skills.

In return, you will have the advantage of:

• Joining a strong and dynamic team of professionals.
• Working in a school with high aspirations for all of its students and staff.
• Being provided with excellent career opportunities.
• Benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, Bike To Work Scheme, discounted local gym membership, financial advice, and will writing service.

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th January 2025, 12 noon.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date for suitable candidates.

For further information or to arrange a visit to school, please contact Mr Nigel Ford, Headteacher on 01527 585859 or fordn@trinityhigh.net.

Please follow the TES application instructions.

NOTES:

Only applications submitted via the TES portal will be considered. CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full in order to be offered the post. Trinity High School is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also, as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Trinity High School is committed to the protection, safety, and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff to share and promote this commitment.