Higher Level Teaching Assistant - The Bridge School

Telford and Wrekin Council; Telford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a full-time HLTA to support children with special educational needs at The Bridge School, Telford. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and extensive training opportunities. Candidates must be friendly, reliable, and resilient. The position includes access to various employee benefits and is subject to DBS clearance. Applications should be submitted via email, as CVs are not accepted.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Management package

Gym/swim discounts on site

Extensive CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred.
• Must demonstrate a committed approach to education.
• Willingness to undergo training and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in an educational setting.
• Provide individual support and teaching assistance.
• Ensure the well-being of students and create an inclusive environment.

Skills

Friendly and enthusiastic

Reliable

Resilient

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

34.5 hours per week

Permanent & Fixed-term post available.

HLTA Scale 5, term-time plus 5 PD Days £15.06 per hour.

Are you interested in working in education with children with special educational needs? We're seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, reliable and resilient HLTA to join our school.

The Bridge School is an all age special school for pupils with complex/Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties. We are a purpose built state of the art facility with outstanding resources co-located with mainstream.The Bridge School also has a provision located at the Wrockwardine Wood Infant site, and positions may be allocated there.

Training package provided and induction.

Access to Telford and Wrekin Employee Assistance Programme.

Access to Health Management package for self and family.

Reductions currently for access to gym/swim on site (HLC Circle)

Opportunities also for experience staff who want to extend their skills and knowledge.

Extensive CPD is provided.

The Bridge has:

• State of art ICT facilities
• OFSTED recognition for outstanding practice
• Many benchmark awards

Supportive training will be provided.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for details.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification.

To Apply

Application forms and further details are available belowor directly from the school. Sorry but CV's will not be accepted. All completed application forms should be emailed to the school ([e-mail] )

The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance for the successful applicant.

We are committed to equality and diversity.

Closing Date: 16th November 2025

Interview Date:TBC