Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Olympustrust; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 32,597 - 35,412; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Flexible policies

Annual pay progression

Job summary

Bradley Stoke Community School is seeking a skilled HLTA to join our friendly team in the Primary Phase. You will lead learning activities and cover classes when required, providing targeted intervention support across year groups.

You will collaborate with teachers to assess progress, support pupils with diverse needs, and help maintain a positive, inclusive environment during term-time with INSET days.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or relevant qualifications and experience.
• Experience in a primary school setting is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities in the absence of a teacher.
• Lead small-group and individual interventions to raise achievement.
• Support pupils with educational and emotional needs.
• Assess pupil progress and adapt learning activities in partnership with teachers.
• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations across the school.

Skills

Classroom support

Intervention delivery

Assessment of pupil progress

Behaviour management

Education

HLTA status

Tools

Educational support tools

Job description

# Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)Employer: Bradley Stoke Community SchoolLocation: Bradley Stoke, South GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £32,597 - £35,412 FTE (£24,627 - £26,754 pro rata)Posted: 27th July 2026Expires: 7th September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1565686* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* Print**Bradley Stoke Community School – Primary Phase****Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)****Permanent, Term Time Only plus INSETs****32.5 hours per week****Pay Scale: Grade 8 £32,597 - £35,412 per annum (£24,627 - £26,754 pro rata)**Are you a skilled and enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential?We are seeking an outstanding **Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)** to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the learning and development of our pupils, working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality education and support across our primary phase.As a HLTA, you will lead learning activities, cover classes when required, provide targeted intervention support, and help create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.**The Role****The successful candidate will:**• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities to whole classes in the absence of a teacher.• Support teaching and learning across a range of year groups.• Lead small-group and individual interventions to raise achievement.• Work collaboratively with teachers to assess pupil progress and adapt learning activities.• Support pupils with a range of educational and emotional needs.• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations throughout the school.• Contribute to the wider life of the school community.**We Are Looking For Someone Who:**• Holds HLTA status or has relevant qualifications and experience.• Has experience working within a primary school setting.• Is passionate about helping children reach their full potential.• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.• Is adaptable, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team.• Shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and high standards for all.**We Can Offer:**• Wonderful children who are eager to learn.• A supportive and welcoming staff team.• Excellent professional development opportunities.• A positive and inclusive school environment.• Opportunities to contribute to school improvement and wider school life.**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.**Benefits**• Pension Scheme• Flexible and Family Friendly policies• Annual pay progression opportunities• Cycle to Work Scheme• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates• Free onsite parking• Coaching/Counselling services• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme• Employee Assistance Programme**Closing date: 9am Monday 7th September 2026****Date of interviews: W/C 7th September 2026***The Olympus Academy Trust – Bradley Stoke Community 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.*