Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in England is seeking a part-time Higher Level Teaching Assistant specializing in Speaking and Listening/Language Intervention for Foundation Stage to Year 4. The role involves supporting student welfare and delivering proven language programs. Candidates should have experience in English interventions, a track record of success, and a commitment to inclusion. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous local government pension scheme

Employee Rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering speaking and listening interventions.
• Experience assisting with planning, monitoring, and managing classes.
• Capacity to create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students and teachers to raise achievement standards.
• Assist with planning, monitoring, assessing, marking, and managing classes.
• Facilitate inclusion for all students in Academy life.

Skills

Experience in delivering English interventions

Understanding of language development

Ability to support inclusion

Job description

Overview

Putting students first is part of our fundamental culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.

Position

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Speaking and Listening / Language Intervention
Foundation Stage – Year 4

Part time - 31 hours 15 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year

BTCT Points 10 to 12. Starting on Point 10, actual salary £20,959.58 per annum.

Permanent

Role description

We are looking for a HLTA to be trained in and then deliver the Nuffield Early Language Intervention programme. NELI is a 20-week programme proven to help young children overcome language difficulties. It is designed for children aged 4-5 years and combines small group work with one-to-one sessions delivered by trained teaching assistants, targeting vocabulary, narrative skills, active listening and phonological awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students, the teachers, and the Academy to raise standards of achievement by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing, marking and managing classes.
• Support staff, students and the academy policies and strategies.
• Support students’ welfare and support the inclusion of students in all aspects of Academy life.

Requirements and expectations

The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering English and/or speaking and listening interventions and supports with a proven track record of success. The role includes assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing, marking and managing classes, and contributing to a positive learning environment.

Working arrangements

Please note, although we are ideally looking for a full-time colleague, we are open to discussing flexible working options.

What we offer

• Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of more than 24%
• Employee Rewards scheme - including high Street discounts and a Staff Wellbeing centre

Application details

Closing Date for applications: Midnight, Wednesday 1st October 2025

Equality and inclusion

We believe in hiring for potential and value individuals for the knowledge, skills and experience they have developed. We welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of under-represented groups and in particular those who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.