HLTA Mentor

eTeach UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Mentor to support students with autism at SGS Pegasus School. This part-time role offers a salary range of £29,064 - £31,022 and provides professional development opportunities. Applicants should have experience working with autistic students and relevant educational qualifications. Working hours are 22.2 hours per week term time only.

Benefits

Teachers Pension Scheme

Discounted shopping benefits

Access to health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with autism.
• Relevant qualifications in education.

Responsibilities

• Support exceptional students with autism.
• Collaborate with educational staff.

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Mentor to support our exceptional students with autism at SGS Pegasus School.

Salary and Conditions

Salary Range: £29,064 - £31,022

Contract Type: Permanent (part-time, contractual hours 22.2 per week).

Working Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am - 4:00pm on Friday. Pro rata’d for term time only and working hours per week. Salary is dependent on level of qualification and experience. Term Time Only Contracts will occur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.

Organisation

SGS Academy Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, formed in response to the request of the Regional Schools Commissioner, Sir David Carter in November 2014. South Gloucestershire and Stroud College sponsor the Trust, and their size and range of expertise forms the basis of the support for schools within the Trust.

There are three schools within the Trust:

• SGS Forest High School is situated in Cinderford, Forest of Dean. It has engaged with some of the best learning providers in the county to establish a rich, extensive curriculum and to support classroom teaching. The School is small, intimate and student focused.
• SGS Pegasus School opened in September 2017 providing a genuinely innovative school for children and young people with autism. It is located in Patchway, South Gloucestershire. The School provides a personalised, multi-disciplinary and evidence-based approach to support young people to learn and thrive.
• SGS Berkeley Green UTC opened in September 2017. As the first University Technical College (UTC) in Gloucestershire, Berkeley Green aspires to combine outstanding academic and technical education.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: See job description and person specification.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications: See job description and person specification.

Why choose SGS Academy Trust?

You will become part of the wider SGS family supporting you with your professional development. SGSAT staff enjoy access to the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, discounted shopping benefits, and access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources.

It is important that you read our safeguarding policy and recruitment of ex offenders policy (shown below) before submitting your application.

Dates & Details

Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025

Expected Interview Date: w/c 13th October 2025

Work Location: In person

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Reference: REQ001340