Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

We are now seeking to appoint a Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Alternative Provision team. Alternative Provision is crucial to the success of some of our vulnerable students and working under the direction of the College Manager, you will provide learning support for a range of vulnerable students aged 11-16 years through the assessment of student needs, use of high-level subject knowledge and specialist skills to deliver and support learning.

• 5 GCSE's or more, including English and Maths
• Experience of successfully working with young people (of a relevant age)
• Experience of working with young people with SEN
• Basic experience of planning, either for lessons or extra-curricular activities, and in assessing student progress
  
  Trinity Academy Halifax is the outstanding 2013 and 2023 flagship school in the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust and the lead school in the Trinity Institute of Education. In 2019 the academy was awarded the World Class Schools quality mark and we have proudly been reaccredited this in 2022. The latest Ofsted report highlights:
• Pupils are extremely well behaved.
• Pupils' personal development is central to the school's ethos.
• Leaders provide a sharply honed professional development programme for staff that enables them to excel in their work and which promotes their wider development.
• Staff feel that leaders are considerate of their workload and well-being. They are proud to work at the school.
The academy has a relentless focus on improving and being the very best we can be for students in our care. Our vision is to inspire each and every student to achieve their potential through high-quality teaching, provided within an environment led by our Christian values.

What can we offer you?
• A chance to change the lives of young people from deprived socio-economic backgrounds
• Full support from a dedicated and visible team of senior leaders and pastoral managers
• A meaningful approach to staff wellbeing enhanced by a range of staff benefits, including access to local government pension scheme, reduced cost health cover and cycle to work scheme
• As a high performing academy and a growing trust, we can offer real opportunities for growth and career development