Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Two Bridges Academy
Two Bridges Academy, Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3JTThis job expired on 3 March 2026
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
3 March 2026 at 5:11pm
Date listed
3 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.45am-3.45pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £36,363 - £39,152
Actual salary
- £27,473 - £29,580
What skills and experience we're looking for
Term time only plus 6 Inset days, Permanent
Role overview:
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in positively influencing the lives of our students and their families. This dynamic position requires flexibility and adaptability. You will take the lead in delivering elements of our holistic curriculum, which is designed to help students achieve their goals, enhance communication and social skills, access therapeutic support, and overcome learning barriers.
You will also be integral in promoting and supporting positive behaviour throughout the school while contributing to broader pastoral and learning developments.
You will be an key member of the school support team, providing leadership, direction and support, while maintaining high standards of teaching and fostering an engaging learning environment.
You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with families and communicate with them in a supportive and effective way.
What the school offers its staff
Interviews are due to take place on Thursday 26th March 2026
You are welcome to visit the School on Friday 20th February at 4:30pm. Please contact Two Bridges Academy to book this.
About Us:
Two Bridges Academy is a specialist SEND school that opened in September 2024 and, in a short time, has established an exceptional educational offer for our pupils. As we move towards our final phase of growth in September 2026, we are now seeking to expand our leadership capacity by appointing an outstanding Assistant Headteacher.
We are designated as a provision for pupils with SLD and PMLD, with a large proportion of our cohort having ASC or SLCN identified as the primary need on their EHCP. Our provision is carefully adapted to meet the diverse needs of all pupils.
Why join us?
- We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.
- You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.
- You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.
- You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.
- Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.
- Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.
If you're ready to make a real difference, every single day, then we'd love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Two Bridges Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 40 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Two Bridges Academy website
- Email address
- hr@enabletrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Two Bridges Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@enabletrust.org.uk.
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