Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Sky Vale School

Five Rivers Child Care; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Company pension

In-house training

External training

Employee support programmes

Job summary

Sky Vale School in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support our teachers in the classroom and with learners who may not attend a traditional setting.

You will follow a flexible, creative learning approach, delivering sessions in outreach capacity across Bristol, and contributing to a curriculum that blends academic, vocational, SEND and therapeutic elements. A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teachers in classroom and with children/young people who may not attend a traditional school setting.
• Strong written communication and IT skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate confidently with children, colleagues and external partners.
• Excellent active listening skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver sessions for children across Bristol in an outreach capacity.
• Provide learning in safe, supportive environments tailored to each young person9;s needs.
• Contribute to a curriculum offering a blend of academic, vocational, SEND and therapeutic approaches.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team invested in positive change.

Skills

Written communication

IT skills

Confident communication

Active listening

Driving licence

Job description

As an HLTA at Sky Vale School, no two days will be the same. You will play a key role in supporting our teachers both within the classroom, working with children and young people who may not be able to attend a traditional school setting. You will follow a flexible, creative learning structure designed to ignite curiosity and build confidence, helping our learners discover a passion for education. While based at our Ofsted registered site, you will also support our local 1ACE (Another Chance Education) provision. Our Approach At Sky Vale School, we are committed to trauma informed practice. You will work within a nurturing, therapeutic model supported by ongoing training and guidance. Our leadership team invests in staff development, ensuring you have access to up to date training and regular opportunities to explore your professional goals. Many of the children we support have experienced significant instability in their lives. We are therefore seeking individuals who are committed, resilient, and passionate about making a difference within a values driven alternative education setting. Working With Us In this role you will:

• Support and deliver sessions for children across Bristol in an outreach capacity
• Provide learning in safe, supportive environments tailored to each young person's needs
• Contribute to a curriculum offering a blend of academic, vocational, SEND and therapeutic approaches
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team invested in positive change

Hours

• Term time only, in line with local authority dates
  Sky Vale School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled, supportive team in an environment where children are respected, listened to, and actively encouraged to be involved in shaping their own learning experiences., Strong written communication and IT skills
• Ability to communicate confidently with children, colleagues, and external partners
• Excellent active listening skills
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience in specialist or alternative education-or simply have a passion for helping young people thrive-we would love to hear from you.

• Full time: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:30
• Part time or compressed hours may be considered

Why Join Sky Vale School and Five Rivers?

• Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Comprehensive training through in house and external providers
• Employee Support Programmes
• Blue Light Card
• Enhanced maternity package (after 1 year of service)