Learning Support Assistant Specialist Teaching Assistant

Trinity Academy Cathedral

Learning Support Assistant with a temporary change of role to Specialist Teaching Assistant

27.5 hours per week, term time only plus 3 days

We offer the following working options

Option 1

· Monday: 8:30am-3:45pm (30-minute unpaid break)

· Tuesday to Friday: 8:30am-1:55pm (15-minute unpaid break)

Option 2

· Monday: 8:30am-3:45pm (30-minute unpaid break)

· Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30am-3:55pm (30-minute unpaid break)

Learning Support Assistant: Scale 2 (points 3-4)

Actual salary range: £15,493-£15,736

Specialist Teaching Assistant: Scale 3 (points 5-6)

Actual salary range: £15,985-£16,239

Trinity Academy Cathedral is an outstanding and high performing secondary school. In 2022 Ofsted graded the academy outstanding in all areas. This followed other recent accolades such as SIAMS Excellent in 2020 and the TES Secondary School of the Year Award winner in 2019. We have also consistently been in the top 10% nationally for progress. The academy is growing in popularity following its success and is looking to expand and develop, attracting the best people to work alongside the already committed staff to continue our journey and maintain and further improve the excellent provision on offer. Trinity Academy Cathedral is part of the Trinity Multi-Academy Trust which has been a successful partnership since 2016.

We are now seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join the SEN team. You will work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to enhance and develop the education of students. Please note that this is a permanent position as a Learning Support Assistant. However, you will be temporarily deployed as a Specialist Teaching Assistant until August 2029, after which you will return to your substantive role of Learning Support Assistant. Within the Specialist Teaching Assistant role, you will be responsible for reformatting and organising learning resources for visually impaired students.

What we need?

· A good standard of education including English and Maths

· Evidence of experience in a similar office or administration role

· Experience of working to deadlines

· Experience of note taking and arranging meetings

· Experience of using databases, word processing and a range of other IT packages

· Ability to relate well to children and young people

· Experience of working with, or caring for children and young people of a relevant age

· Willingness to work directly with students on the student reception and attendance desk

What can we offer you?

· The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward thinking, Multi Academy Trust, where you are making the difference to the lives of hundreds of young people

· Opportunities for development and career progression

· Range of benefits including reduced cost health cover and access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

Start date: 01 September 2026

Closing date: 8am 25June 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

Apply now! For further information on this role, the benefits of working for the trust and how to apply, visit our recruitment website; www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies.

Trinity Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.

Pay: £15,985.00-£16,239.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person