Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

Vacancy Summary

Vacancy Information

In October 2023, Ofsted identified Trinity Academy Akroydon as a vibrant, friendly and happy place in which to learn. Pupils are proud to be part of our highly inclusive school and, inspired by our vision ‘be remarkable, be determined, be proud’, live out these values through exemplary conduct and attitudes to learning. Like all the schools within Trinity MAT, we are guided by the Trust’s four core principles:  

Empathy – Honesty – Respect – Responsibility

We are looking for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join the team at Trinity Academy Akroydon.  

In this role you will work collaboratively with teaching staff and other support staff to enhance the development and education of students. This will involve undertaking class supervision for whole classes, delivering prepared work from the agreed schemes of work, under guidance and support of the classroom teacher. We are particularly interested in meeting candidates with a passion and enthusiasm to take a leading role in our award-winning eco-initiatives.

What can we offer you?

• Full support from a dedicated team.
• A commitment to your development with regular training opportunities.
• A range of staff benefits including access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, reduced cost health cover and cycle to work scheme.

What we need from you?

• 5 or more GCSE’s (or equivalent) at C or better, including English and Maths.  
• Experience of teaching (or other relevant learning environments), covering groups or whole classes.
• Awareness and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Experience of basic technology, PC, internet, MS Office packages.

We are an ambitious and growing Trust which has eleven schools in total: six secondary schools, four primary schools and a post-16 college, spanning five local authorities. This is an opportunity to join a high-impact leadership team, and experience cross-Trust working with members of staff from each of our academies and central support teams

Apply now! For more information on the academy and this role, and to download an application pack, please visit our website; www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies

Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 25 February 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

Start date: To be discussed at interview

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.