HLTA
Chilton Trinity School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JA20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August 2025
Actual salary
- £22,753 per annum
Pay scale
- Grade 6, scp 18
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an inspiring Teaching Assistant with:
- 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at grade C or above.
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) standards or qualified teacher status.
- Qualified First Aider.
- Experience working with children and young people.
- Ability to support students independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience contributing to pupil reviews (e.g., PSP, EHC plans).
- Knowledge of child development and learning processes.
- Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
- Ability to supervise groups of students.
- Full working knowledge of relevant national curriculum and learning strategies.
- Strong communication skills with students and adults.
- Ability to use ICT and other technology to support learning effectively.
- Initiative and problem-solving abilities.
- Operates with integrity.
- Committed to continuous professional development and collaborative teamwork.
Please see the job description attached for a full list of requirements.
What the school offers its staff
- Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
- Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like ‘Wellbeing Moments,’ flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.
- Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.
- Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.
Further details about the role
Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?
Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?
Join us!
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Your Role in Building Brighter Futures
As a HLTA at Chilton Trinity School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.
Chilton Trinity School is proud to be a thriving 11-16 co-educational school servicing the community of Bridgwater and the surrounding areas. Please view the school’s website to find out further information about the school.
As a HLTA you will be responsible for:
The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) is responsible for coordinating and supporting students in the Learning Support Department, ensuring students with SEND make accelerated progress through tailored literacy and numeracy interventions. This includes planning and delivering individual or group sessions, tracking progress, and providing feedback. The HLTA will also supervise students during non-classroom times, manage learning environments and resources, and support teachers by occasionally covering classes during short-term absences. Additionally, the role involves liaising with parents, collaborating with other professionals, contributing to pupil reviews, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health and safety regulations. The HLTA is expected to support curriculum development, use ICT effectively in lessons, and maintain accurate records of student progress and achievements.
Please see the job description attached for principal accountabilities.
Key Information:
Application Deadline: 22/04/2025 @ 23:59
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Start Date: 22/04/2025
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/08/25, term time only
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding:
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your existing/most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher/appropriate senior manager/HR Lead, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.
Equal Opportunities:
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential.
Commitment to safeguarding
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. Prior to appointment we will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required to meet our obligations under the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Chilton Trinity School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 970 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chilton Trinity School website
- Email address
- nstachura@futuralearning.co.uk
Chilton Trinity School is a 11-16 comprehensive school offering an inspiring learning environment for our students and staff. We are a proud member of the Clevedon Learning Trust and are committed to the academic development and wellbeing of all students in our care. We have a great team of teaching and support staff, each of whom are fully committed to creating a school that truly makes a difference to our students, their families and the wider community.
Chilton Trinity School puts students at the centre of everything we do. We provide excellent teaching and learning, day in and day out, coupled with a care and guidance system that supports each student to achieve their personal best. We recognise and celebrate the unique gifts every student brings, and we create an environment for them to become the best possible versions of themselves.
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