Higher Level Teaching Assistant

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW

The Trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant at Gamesley Primary School, Grindleford Grove, Gamesley, Glossop, Derbyshire SK13 6HW.

Our Trust’s vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration, motivation and to be successful; we have high ambitions for all young people in our academies and all roles at our Academy are central to ensuring that we work to support this.

Subject to direction, role holder will possess some specialised knowledge/skills gained through ‘on the job’ experience. 

Details about the role:

To start 12 January 2026

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Full-time Salary £31,022 – £33,699 per annum

The role is permanent, full-time 36 hours per week, Term Time Only with an actual salary £26,547 – £28,838 (Grade F Point 17-22). 

We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our specialist resource base supporting primary-aged pupils with additional needs, primarily autism. This is a unique opportunity to work within a small, nurturing setting while still being part of a vibrant mainstream school community.

The specialist base provides a structured, low-arousal environment where pupils receive tailored teaching, emotional support, and opportunities to develop social communication, independence, and life skills. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality learning experiences and ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of differentiated learning activities for a small group of children, ensuring they can access the curriculum at an appropriate level.
• Lead small-group and 1:1 interventions, including communication, sensory regulation, social skills, and academic tasks.
• Use specialist strategies (e.g., visual supports, TEACCH principles, structured routines, de-escalation techniques) to support pupils with autism.
• Work collaboratively with the Class Teacher, SENDCo, and multi-agency professionals.
• Contribute to assessment, record-keeping, and reporting on pupil progress.
• Promote independence, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour in line with pupils’ individual support plans.
• Provide supervision during transitions, playtimes, and other unstructured parts of the school day.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues. 

The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows:

• Applications close at 09:00 on Monday 15 December 2025 although the Trust reserve the right to close the process early if suitable candidates are identified through our selection process.
• Interviews will take place on Tuesday 18 December 2025
• Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack.

To apply please click on the link: https://gamesleyprimary.schoolrecruiter.com/application-register?vacancyId=1522306&lang=en-GB&src=Derbyshire_County_Council

Victorious Academies Trust has a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. The role described involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. 

All support staff roles within our Trust have a probationary period of three months.

All posts require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).