Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant Scale 4: £24,084 Pro rata (Actual salary will be confirmed by Payroll) 32. 5 hours per week (term time only) Fixed working hours: 8.45am to 4pm (Mon to Weds) and 8.45am to 3.15pm (Thurs and Fri) Required: ASAP Closing date: 12 noon on 26th September 2026 Shortlisting: 28th September 2026 Interviews: W/B: 5th October 2026 Trinity School is an all-age (3 to 19) modern, vibrant Special School catering for pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Complex Needs. A number of our pupils also have an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). We are seeking enthusiastic, caring and committed Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join our outstanding school community. Successful applicants may be appointed to work within our Primary, Secondary or Sixth Form provision. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential and who are keen to develop their skills within a specialist educational setting. We would love to hear from you if you can answer YES to the following:

• Are you interested in developing yourself to work as a Teaching Assistant in an outstanding school with high expectations and standards for all?
• Do you have a positive attitude and experience of working with children, young people or adults with Special Educational Needs?
• Are you willing to put the needs of the children first and be flexible to ensure those needs are met?
• Are you committed to providing the best possible support to our pupils and their families?
• Are you eager to learn and develop professionally?
• Are you willing to support the personal care and medical needs of pupils and help them develop independence skills?
• Do you hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent (including GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above)?
Main Responsibilities
• Support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing within the classroom and around the school.
• Work under the direction of teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning opportunities.
• Assist pupils with communication, engagement, behaviour and social development.
• Support pupils with personal care, feeding and mobility needs where required.
• Promote independence and positive outcomes for all learners.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents and other professionals.
• Uphold the school's safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
What We Offer
• The opportunity to work in a highly regarded and supportive special school.
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
• A welcoming and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND.
• A school committed to staff wellbeing and career progression.
If the answer to the questions above is YES, we would love to hear from you. All applications should be made on the Trinity School application form available from the school website: https://trinityschool.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies CVs will not be accepted and should not be submitted. Only those applicants who are shortlisted will be notified of the interview. Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches and referees will be contacted prior to interview. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

We are seeking enthusiastic, caring and committed Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join our outstanding school community. Successful applicants may be appointed to work within our Primary, Secondary or Sixth Form provision. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential and who are keen to develop their skills within a specialist educational setting. We would love to hear from you if you can answer YES to the following:
• Are you interested in developing yourself to work as a Teaching Assistant in an outstanding school with high expectations and standards for all?
• Do you have a positive attitude and experience of working with children, young people or adults with Special Educational Needs?
• Are you willing to put the needs of the children first and be flexible to ensure those needs are met?
• Are you committed to providing the best possible support to our pupils and their families?
• Are you eager to learn and develop professionally?
• Are you willing to support the personal care and medical needs of pupils and help them develop independence skills?
• Do you hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent (including GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or above)?
  
  Scale 4: £24,084 Pro rata (Actual salary will be confirmed by Payroll)
32. 5 hours per week (term time only) Fixed working hours: 8.45am to 4pm (Mon to Weds) and 8.45am to 3.15pm (Thurs and Fri) Required: ASAP