Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Two Bridges Academy, Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3JT

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £36,363 - £39,152

What skills and experience we're looking for

To complement the professional work of teaching staff in a special education setting by taking responsibility for:

• Designated learning, social development, or welfare activities with pupils, and/or
• The organisation and development of a specialist area of activity within the school, and/or
• The line management or supervision of other Teaching Assistants (or other relevant adults) working at the school

• 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

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.

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.

Interviews will be held on: 26th & 27th March

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 Advert Pack 2026 (2).pdf - 1.93 MB (opens in new tab)

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/two-bridges-academy

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