Higher Level Teaching Assistant in North East

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will play a key role in providing support for pupils with special educational needs. The successful candidate will provide support for the Class Teacher when attending EHCP meetings and will also support with other cover needs, such as when the teacher is on PPA or interventions.

The postholder will work in all areas of school from EYFS to Post 16 including Specialist Autism Pathway and Pre-formal Pathway. Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to plan and deliver individual/class planning for cover arrangements or interventions
• Has experience in teaching and caring for children with special educational needs
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
• Is able to work as a part of a team, learning with and from other colleagues
• Enjoys working independently and with initiative
• Is able to lead a class working effectively with children either individually and in small groups to enable them to achieve their best
• Is highly organised and has good time management skills
• Is flexible, proactive and resourceful
• Demonstrates good English and Mathematics skills (GCSE Grade 9-4 (old grade A-C) or equivalent/higher)
• Holds HLTA Status or relevant equivalent qualification
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Understands confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

Application forms and further details are attached and completed application forms should be returned to Durham Trinity School & Sports College, Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following:

• Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days)

Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave.

For example: Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 27 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments. Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus 2) + 32 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

Completed application forms should be returned to the school. Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 9 February 2026. Interview date: Week Commencing 9 February 2026.

Contact details: Durham Trinity School and Sports College, Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham DH1 5WB. Tel: 01913864612. Email: Durhamtrinity@Durhamlearning.net. Website: Durhamtrinity.co.uk.