23 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    7 September 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    14 August 2025

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time (Can be done as a job share): 27.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£17,872.51 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a HLTA to assist in the delivery of the curriculum for our students who may need a bit of extra help to achieve. The primary focus of the role will be the co-ordination and delivery of reading and literacy assessments and interventions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering reading and/or literacy interventions and supports with a proven track record of success. They will provide support for students, the teachers, and the Academy to raise standards of achievement for all students by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing, marking and managing classes.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

  • Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of more than 24%
  • Employee Rewards scheme - including high Street discounts and a Staff Wellbeing centre

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bridgwater College Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Upload additional documents

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

HLTA (Reading & Literacy) Job Description.pdf - 459 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bridgwater College Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 16
Education phase
Through
School size
1576 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Bridgwater College Academy website
Email address
recruitment@btc-trust.org
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgwater-college-academy

Bridgwater College Academy is a mixed all-through Academy which combines both primary and secondary education for pupils aged 3 to 16. The academy, which is sponsored by Bridgwater College, is located in Bridgwater, Somerset, England.

Arranging a visit to Bridgwater College Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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