Higher Level Teaching Assistant - 1ACE Bristol

Five Rivers Child Care; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the Bristol and Bath areas is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teachers and children who cannot attend traditional school. You will work in an environment focused on trauma-informed practices and personalized professional development. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with opportunities for part-time work. We offer a range of benefits, including ongoing training, pension schemes, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme

Company Pension

Ongoing training and support

Employee Support Programmes

Enhanced maternity package

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Long service and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working within a specialist education provision is preferred.
• Passion about making a difference in children's lives is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in classrooms and the community.
• Support young people who struggle in formal education settings.
• Work within a Trauma-informed practice model.

Skills

Good written and IT skills

Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers

Able to actively listen to others

Valid Driving Licence with access to a vehicle

Job description

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school without walls covering the Bristol and Bath areas. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible. As an HLTA, your day will be varied and interesting. You will support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms and the community for children who cannot attend school; you will follow a flexible structure and support our children and young people to unlock their passion for learning. You will be based in our Ofsted registered school but will also support 1 ACE provision locally. 1 ACE (Another Chance Education) is our alternative education provision, which works with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings; we offer education on an outreach basis or within one of our Ofsted registered a school. You will work within a Trauma‑informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice. Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career. Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we seek dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

Our full‑time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 am – 04:30 pm. The role is full‑time over five days per week; however, if you would like the opportunity for part‑time or compressed hours, we would be happy to speak to you about this.

Qualifications

• Good written and IT skills.
• Able to communicate with children, colleagues, and external customers.
• Able to actively listen to others.
• Valid Driving Licence with access to a vehicle is essential.
• Have the Right to Work in the UK.

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you! Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

Benefits

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Company Pension
• Ongoing training and support from in‑house and external trainers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Blue Light card
• Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.
• On‑going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Refer a Foster Carer Bonus
• Long service and recognition scheme