High Level Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Weston-super-Mare; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

LGPS pension

Induction and wellbeing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits and wellness

Family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Résumé du poste

Uphill Village Academy, part of CLF, in Weston-super-Mare, is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to support learning across Upper KS2 and KS1/EYFS. The role offers flexible part-time hours (18–30 per week) within term-time plus inset days, with interviews considering varied patterns.

The position requires good literacy and numeracy, HLTA status or Level 3 progress, and a commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding. Starts 04 January 2027.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
• Experience engaging and supporting pupils 1:1, in small groups and whole class.
• Confident delivering structured learning activities and interventions.
• Commitment to professional development including HLTA status or Level 3 qualification.
• Highly organised with ability to plan and adapt lessons and resources.
• Strong communication, empathy and active listening with pupils, staff and parents.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and inclusive practice.
• Proactive in monitoring pupil progress and adapting approaches.
• Team player contributing to a positive school culture.
• Passionate about working with children, safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsabilités

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality learning activities with class teachers.
• Lead small-group intervention and enrichment in Mathematics and English.
• Deliver weekly PPA cover with engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Contribute to a culture of high expectations, collaboration and improvement.
• Deliver high-quality small-group learning activities and interventions in KS1/EYFS.
• Provide weekly PPA cover across the phase and support a nurturing environment.
• Help create an inclusive setting where every child can thrive and develop confidence.

Connaissances

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Behaviour management

Formation

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

HLTA status / Level 3 qualification

Description du poste

Job Details

Job Title:Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3) Actual Annual Salary:£13,750 - £25,002 (based on 18-30 hours and weeks worked) Full-Time Equivalent Salary:CLF Grade D £33,009 - £36,011(based on full time, all year round) Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus inset days Hours:Part time, Flexible working days/hours between 18 and 30 hours per week We welcome applications from candidates seeking a range of working patterns. Working days and hours can be discussed at interview, with consideration given to those wishing to work part-time. Start Date: 04 January 2027

Key Responsibilities

Upper Key Stage 2

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality learning activities in partnership with class teachers.
• Lead small-group intervention and enrichment sessions in Mathematics and English.
• Deliver weekly PPA cover, providing engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Contribute to a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Stage 1 and EYFS

• Deliver high-quality small-group learning activities and interventions.
• Provide weekly PPA cover across the phase.
• Help create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework and a passion for ensuring every child develops the confidence, skills and enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

About You

• Have good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSEs in English and Maths (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent qualifications/experience
• Have experience of engaging and supporting pupils on a 1:1, small group and whole-class basis, using effective behaviour management strategies
• Be confident in delivering structured learning activities and interventions that support and extend pupil learning
• Show a commitment to professional development, including holding (or working towards) HLTA status or a relevant Level 3 qualification, alongside a willingness to undertake training such as first aid
• Be highly organised, with the ability to plan, prepare and adapt learning activities and resources to meet a range of needs
• Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and parents, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, empathy and active listening
• Have experience of supporting pupils with a range of needs, including SEND, and be committed to inclusive practice
• Be proactive in monitoring pupil progress and adapting approaches to ensure the best possible outcomes
• Work effectively as part of a team, contributing to a positive and collaborative school culture
• Be passionate about working with children, with a clear commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and enabling every child to achieve their full potential

Benefits

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

About Us

Uphill Village Academy is a vibrant primary school located in Weston-Super-Mare.We are a school community that thrives on inclusion and strong pastoral and academic provision, celebrating each other’s strengths and uniqueness. Our community of children, parents, relatives, colleagues and other local community groups work closely together to ensure our children learn in an environment where they are filled with joy, confidence, and a strong sense of agency and feel safe to try new experiences and explore concepts of learning in a deeper way.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities.

We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing Date: 09 November 2026
• Shortlisting Date: 10 November 2026
• Interview Date: 18 November 2026

Additional Information

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role.

We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment.