Teaching Assistant (Progress Assistant)
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Worcestershire
- £15,366 - £15,986 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- LGPS (SCP 5-6)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 17 July 2023
Job overview
Currently required 30 hours per week, term time only (+ 5 days)
Scale 3 (SCP 5-6)
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.
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 all categories’ at our Ofsted in October 2018.
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.
- Work in a school with high aspirations for all of its students and staff.
- Be provided with excellent career opportunities.
- Benefits including; Employee Assistance Programme, Work Perks, Bike To Work Scheme, use of fitness facilities.
Closing Date: Monday 17th July 2023 (1200 noon)
For further information or to arrange a visit to school, please contact Mrs Mandy Martin, Headteacher's PA on 01527 585859 or office@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.
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About Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
- Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
- Easemore Road, Redditch
- Worcestershire
- B98 8HB
- United Kingdom
Location
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre is located in Redditch, Worcestershire, close to Junction 2 of the M42. The school is easily accessible from across Worcestershire and South Birmingham (approximately 7 miles), making it a highly commutable location for staff.
About Us
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving, non-selective 13–18 school serving around 950 pupils. As the final stage in a well-established three-tier system, Trinity plays a crucial role in shaping young people at a pivotal point in their education and preparing them for successful futures.
We are a school with strong foundations and a clear sense of direction. There is a genuine warmth in our community—relationships between staff and pupils are respectful, positive and built on high expectations. Visitors consistently comment on the calm, purposeful atmosphere and the pride pupils take in their school.
As we move forward, our focus is clear:
- ensuring all pupils are ready to learn
- creating classrooms where teachers can teach without disruption
- and securing consistently strong outcomes for every child
We are building a school where clarity, consistency and culture enable both staff and pupils to thrive.
Leadership
Headteacher: Stephen Kearns
Our Vision and Culture
At Trinity, we believe that great schools are built on simple, consistently applied principles.
Our expectations are clear:
Be Ready. Be Kind. Be Responsible.
These are underpinned by our HEART values:
- Happiness
- Excellence
- Ambition
- Respect
- Tolerance
These values are not just words—they are lived daily through strong routines, positive relationships and a shared commitment to doing things well.
We are creating a culture where:
- pupils feel a strong sense of belonging
- staff feel valued, supported and able to focus on teaching
- high expectations are matched with strong support and clear systems
Teaching and Learning
We are committed to delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum supported by a clear and consistent approach to teaching.
Across the school, staff work within a shared learning framework that ensures:
- lessons are structured and purposeful
- knowledge is carefully sequenced and revisited over time
- all pupils are supported to succeed, regardless of starting point
Our priority is simple: great teaching in every classroom, every day.
Behaviour, Attendance and Personal Development
We believe that pupils must be ready to learn in order to succeed.
We are strengthening systems and expectations so that:
- behaviour is calm, consistent and disruption-free
- attendance is prioritised and relentlessly improved
- pupils develop the character, confidence and experiences needed for life beyond school
This work is central to our improvement journey and is already creating a stronger, more focused learning environment.
Sixth Form
Our Sixth Form offers a supportive and ambitious environment where students are prepared for university, apprenticeships and employment. Students benefit from strong guidance, high-quality teaching and a growing range of opportunities that support their next steps.
Ofsted
Trinity High School is currently judged GOOD, with OUTSTANDING Leadership and Management.
The report highlights the strength of leadership, the positive school culture and the quality of relationships across the school.
We are proud of this recognition—but we are equally clear that this is not the destination. Our focus is on building on these strengths to deliver consistently strong provision across all areas of the school.
Why Join Trinity?
This is an exciting time to join Trinity.
We are a school with:
- a clear direction and strong leadership
- a commitment to reducing workload and improving consistency
- a culture where staff are supported to do their best work
- a genuine opportunity to make a lasting difference
We are looking for professionals who:
- believe in high expectations for all pupils
- value teamwork and consistency
- want to be part of a school that is improving with purpose and pace
View Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre’s latest Ofsted report
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