High Level Teaching Assistant
Bournville Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3ST3 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
10 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £13,828.29 per annum
High Level Teaching Assistant job summary
Hours: 8:30am - 12:15pm Monday - Friday, term-time only, (18 hours and 45 minutes per week)
Interview date: 16/06/2025
Fixed term contract: 01/09/2025 - 31/08/2026
As a higher level teaching assistant (HLTA), you will contribute to the continuous development of our well-resourced provision, where there will be plenty of developmental opportunities. We are looking for an experienced HLTA who can demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of children’s development needs, common learning and behavioural difficulties..
The role will include working within a learning framework set by the headteacher, provide teaching and learning support for the educational and personal needs of pupils, which ensures that they have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop.
When required, you will supervise the teaching of classes planned by, or with, the class teacher working flexible across KS1 and KS2. In the case of sickness cover, planning may not be available in the first instance. When acting as nominated supervisor you will be required to manage other support staff employed within the classroom environment.
Training and CPD will be offered to support you in the curriculum area you will be teaching and an interest in teaching computing would be desirable
Please see the job description for further details on the responsibilities of the role.
Why choose Bournville?
• Make a lasting impact: not only will you play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of 30 amazing KS2 children, nurturing their curiosity and igniting their passion for learning, but also the wider school community. We are a strong team, with a senior leadership team that is 100% behind their staff. Our vision and values are steeped in a nurture approach which are shown in behaviours you will see from staff and pupils alike.
• Personal growth: Bournville is a school that successfully grows leaders and is an amazing place to develop and prepare for future leadership roles for those who want to take their career further.
• Challenge and support: we grow good quality teachers by offering a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll receive ongoing professional development and coaching to excel in your career. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge impact in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community focus: we are deeply committed to our tight community and the many challenges they face and we work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported.
• Investment: we want all of our children to do their best and we also want the same for our school staff team.
What we offer:
• a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do
• a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare
• a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated
• the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career.
Bournville Primary School is a large, modern, fully inclusive school for 2-11 year-olds in Weston-super-Mare. At Bournville, we are passionate about children’s education. We are informed by the most up-to-date and relevant research and we are not afraid to take risks and try something new. Our teachers encourage children to have enquiring minds, take pride in their achievements, and have respect for moral and personal values and our teaching assistants work alongside teachers to enhance this. Bournville is more than just a school, it is a family that understands and works with all aspects of the child. Adults who work at Bournville will be advocates for the children in our school and have excellent ability to develop relationships with children and families. We are a nurturing school and adults working in our school will need to have a nurturing attitude towards their work.
We are unable to provide sponsorship under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Bournville Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 501 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bournville Primary School website
We are passionate about children’s education, and by becoming part of our community, you will have a genuine opportunity to make a significant difference in their lives. Bournville is a school that puts nurture at the heart of its ethos and approach and in June 2024 we were awarded the National Nurturing Schools award.
We are a national Nurture school and a trauma informed approach underpins our values and principles when supporting children in our school.
At Bournville, we are more than just a school; we are a family that understands and nurtures every aspect of each child. Our staff members become advocates for our pupils and families, building strong relationships with the whole community. If you are looking for a school that understands the importance of providing children, the right support at the right time is important then we are the school for you
If you are looking to inspire and support children in a modern, busy, vibrant environment, we invite you to apply and help us shape the future together.
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