Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Trinity School
Barking and Dagenham
- £28,371 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 April 2026
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2026
Job overview
Higher Level Teaching Assistants
Scale 6: £28,371 (Actual salary, LBBD Payroll will confirm)
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)
Closing date: Friday 6th March 2026 at 12.00
Interviews W/B: TBC
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will work directly under the supervision and line management of your allocated class Qualified Teacher/TLR to contribute to a wide range of teaching and learning activities, to assist and support the work of your allocated qualified class teacher, to cover class teaching duties where staffing levels are impacted due to staff absences (short-term) and have regular whole class teaching responsibility as part of supporting the School leadership and training.
You must possess the following:
- recent successful experience of teaching a whole class under guidance
- a minimum of two academic years of experience of specifically working with ASC, SLD and/or PMLD pupils consistently delivering and working within TEACCH structure/PMLD pedagogy to an outstanding level
- relevant qualifications equivalent to at least Level 3 (preferably in Teaching Assistant, Teaching and Learning or a relevant field) or a suitable level of specific experience (minimum of 12 months of proven success of leading a class group at Trinity School, highlighting a strong track record in effectively supporting teaching and learning for pupils with diverse and complex needs).
- A minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) Grade C/New Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English
- A good working knowledge of current target-setting and assessment practise associated with EHC plans and their purpose in supporting pupil progress
- a good working knowledge of the School’s Behaviour Policy and processes to follow relating to supporting pupils with complex and challenging behaviour
- ability to take overall responsibility for the safeguarding and health & safety of pupils when the Class Teacher is not present
- the ability to develop good collaborative working relationships with colleagues, parents/carers and other professionals
- the ability to plan and prepare effective activities and lessons to encourage learning and progression
- the ability to complete the paperwork required to support planning, preparation and other tasks either in writing or using ICT.
It is desirable that you also possess:
- Prior recent successful experience of Instructing or Cover Supervisory work at Trinity School
- Experience of directing, leading and motivating a class team
- To have completed or be willing to carry out a Level 3 Qualification and a Level 4 Certificate in Education
All applications should be made on the Trinity School application form available from the school website on:
https://trinityschool.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies
CVs will not be accepted and should not be submitted
Only those applicants that are shortlisted will be notified of the interviews
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 their referees contacted prior to the interview.
An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check will be undertaken on all applicants.
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About Trinity School
- Trinity School
- Heathway, Dagenham
- Essex
- RM10 7SJ
- United Kingdom
Our School
Trinity School is an all age, modern, vibrant special school catering for the needs of students who have a wide range of learning difficulties, moderate, severe, profound and complex. A number of our pupils also have an autism spectrum condition (ASC).
Main Priorities of the School
- To provide the best service possible to our pupils and their families.
- To enable our pupils and their families to stay together and for pupils to acquire those skills that will support the ability to live as independent a life as possible within this community.
- The school seeks to play our part in counteracting the local cycle of deprivation by teaching relevant skills and supporting families and the work force in raising expectations and fulfilling aspirations.
- To establish models of best practice which can be shared with colleagues across the local authority to ensure that there is a continuity of approaches for people for whom access to services and support will be life-long.
- To foster a well trained work force with competencies in key pedagogies via access to high quality staff training facilities.
- To use staff development as a means of securing planned succession and ensure the continuity of effective teaching.
- To secure the legacy of an outstanding school
- To promote attainment and achievement of all pupils regardless of their disability
- To support the school’s raising attainment agenda through a focus on curriculum development, pedagogies and staff training.
- To foster partnership between Trinity school, the parents, the Local Authority and partner schools/services in sharing our practices for the benefit of children and young people with disabilities in our community.
- To promote the inclusion of all pupils through a rich and varied curriculum and through the delivery of appropriate pedagogy that is taught in a school with excellent facilities and resources.
- To enable an extensive and appropriate use of new technologies as they evolve.
Safer Recruitment Practice
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 their referees contacted prior to the interview.
An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check will be undertaken on all applicants.
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