HLTA

St John's Church of England Primary School, Bristol, BS31 2NB

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 26 hours a week Fixed term contract Term Time Only + 2 inset days Start date: 01/09/2026 End date: 31/08/2027
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Actual salary: Pro-rata annual salary of £18,785

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work

• Builds positive relationships and works well in a team

• 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 St John's CofE 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 what it’s like 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.

St John's CofE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and values-driven HLTA 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 St John's CofE Primary School

St John’s Church of England Primary School in Keynsham is a welcoming and inclusive Church school grounded in a distinctive Christian ethos. Its work is shaped by a vision that encourages the whole school community to celebrate life in all its fullness and learn together in God’s love, promoting respect, opportunity, collaboration and aspiration.

The school provides a safe, nurturing and academically aspirational environment where children grow in knowledge, character and confidence, guided by shared Christian values and a commitment to enabling every pupil to reach their full potential.

St John's CofE 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.

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

HLTA Grade 6 (2) (2).pdf - 184 KB (opens in new tab)

About St John's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-school-bs31-2nb

Arranging a visit to St John's Church of England Primary School

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

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