Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Chestnut Park Primary, Yatton, Bristol, BS49 4FW

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Fixed Term Contract, working 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 inset days Start date: 01/09/2026 End date: 31/08/2027
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Actual salary: Actual Salary: £23,806

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Has experience of applying a range of strategies to support pupils in the classroom with the minimum of supervision
• Has knowledge of how to successfully lead learning activities for a group or class of pupils
• Has a good standard of education (5 x GCSE’s – English and Maths C or above)
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

What the school offers its staff

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Chestnut Park Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Find out more about whatit’slike to work with usat:https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Chestnut Park Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and values-driven Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team on a Fixed Term Contract. This is an exciting opportunity to give support to pupils, individually or in groups or as a whole class, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Chestnut Park Primary School

Chestnut Park Primary is a vibrant and modern school in Yatton that provides a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. As a growing school, it embraces innovation while promoting strong values, high standards, and a commitment to developing confident and independent learners.

Chestnut Park Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HLTA Grade 6 (3).pdf - 184 KB (opens in new tab)

Futura-Recruitment-Pack-March-2026.pdf - 858 KB (opens in new tab)

About Chestnut Park Primary

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chestnut Park Primary website
• Email address: rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chestnut-park-primary

Chestnut Park Primary School is a brand new school based in Yatton. The school opened in September 2021 with Reception age children and in January 2022 opened a Preschool. The school will continue to grow each year and children will benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment.

Arranging a visit to Chestnut Park Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk.

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