Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Olympustrust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Filton Hill Primary School seeks an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term role until August 31, 2026. The successful candidate will teach and support students, contributing to a positive educational environment while ensuring compliance with national standards.

Benefits

Annual pay progression opportunities

Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates

Coaching/Counselling services

Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Able to meet national standards for HLTA’s based on experience, training and qualification.
• Experience of working with pupils in a range of year groups.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant covering classes and supporting learners with SEND.
• Support teaching across all year groups and promote a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Empathy

Education

Maths & English at GCSE grade 4 or above

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (including X1 TA Day)

32.5 hours per week

Fixed Term until 31/08/2026

Filton Hill Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026. The successful candidate will work term time only plus inset days.

The total hours for this role are 32.5 hours per week which will be worked Monday to Friday, actual working hours are to be agreed with the Headteacher. Four days per week will be worked as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant teaching classes for PPA cover and One day per week will be worked as a Teaching Assistant supporting learners with SEND.

Please note that Four days per week will be paid at Grade 8 (HLTA rate) and One day per week will be paid at Grade 10 (TA rate).

We are looking for a kind, dedicated and considerate HLTA who will have the energy and enthusiasm to support and teach learners across all year groups. At Filton Hill, we pride ourselves in having a calm, positive working environment and a wonderful, supportive team of committed staff who genuinely want to make a difference to the lives of our learners.

The ideal candidate will have:

• To be able to meet national standards for HLTA’s based on previous experience, training and qualification

• Experience of working with pupils in a range of year groups.

• Maths & English at GCSE grade 4 or above or equivalent qualification

Please see attached job description for further details.

Our Philosophy as an Employer

Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

• Annual pay progression opportunities

• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates

• Coaching/Counselling services

• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing date: Monday, 30th June 2025 at 12:00pm

Interview date: Monday, 7th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Olympus Academy Trust – Filton Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.

We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.

Filton Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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