High Level Teaching Assistant
Four Acres Academy, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 8RB19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Actual salary: £24,476 to £26,153
What skills and experience we're looking for
We'd love to hear from someone who:
- Brings energy, compassion and resilience to their work, with a strong commitment to supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs
- Has the confidence to lead interventions, support colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of a nurturing SEMH provision
- Holds HLTA status (or an equivalent qualification) and has experience of working with children with SEMH needs, alongside a strong understanding of inclusive practice, behaviour support and child development.
- Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities
What the school offers its staff
We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.
Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.
Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at: https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers
Further information about the job
Four Acres Academy is seeking a values-driven Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Inclusion team. This role offers the opportunity to lead our SEMH Base, creating a calm, nurturing and well-planned environment where children can develop the confidence, emotional regulation and relationships they need to thrive both in the base and in their mainstream classrooms. You will work closely with pupils, families, teachers and the SENCo to ensure support is proactive, consistent and tailored to individual needs.
At the heart of this role is the chance to shape and develop a Thrive-informed provision, leading a dedicated SEMH Base team that helps children build the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond
About Four Acres Academy
Four Acres Academy is a dynamic primary school in Withywood, Bristol, where children are inspired to achieve, believe, and grow. With a strong emphasis on community and personal development, the school offers a creative and engaging learning experience for all pupils. Four Acres Academy is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.
About Futura Learning Partnership
Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.
Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.
Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Four Acres Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 0 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 423 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- Not given
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Four Acres Academy website
- Email address
- rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Four Acres Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk.
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