Higher Level Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	BG9
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bristol, BS7 0PU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Higher Level Teaching AssistantAdvert out: Tuesday 22nd September 2026Deadline and shortlisting: Thursday 8th October 2026Interview: Week beginning 12th October 2026Starting Date: As soon as possible Salary: BG9Contract: Part time (20 hrs) and Fixed term contract (12 months) There is flexibility for this to be either three full days a week or Monday to Friday 11:30am to 3:30pm.Would you like to join a supportive and exciting team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)?Upper Horfield is a small school with a big heart. We are a vibrant and forward-thinking school. We have a highly skilled and passionate staff who are committed to providing the highest quality of education and care for our children.The opportunityThis is a varied and rewarding role where you will work closely with teachers and support staff to contribute to the planning, delivery and assessment of learning.We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant who will provide cover for PPA and subject leadership release time in years 3 to 6.What we are looking forWe are looking for individuals who can: • Deliver learning to whole classes, groups and individuals• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development• Contribute to planning, assessment and evaluation of learning• Promote positive behaviour and create a safe, engaging learning environment• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to other classroom support staff• This role will involve delivering planned lessons and supporting pupils independently where requiredWe are looking for someone who:• Has relevant experience/ equivalent qualification • Is calm, organised and able to think on their feet• Is confident delivering whole-class learning• Brings energy, creativity and a genuine love of learning• Can maintain high expectations while nurturing every child’s confidenceWe will offer you• Enthusiastic and polite children who enjoy learning• A supportive team of Teachers and Teaching Assistants• A full time on a fixed term contract (12 months) with INSET days• Continued professional development • Potential to increase working hours in our After School ClubThe successful candidate will need to have minimum of 3 GCSE passes at Grade C (or equivalent) or above (including English and Maths), experience of working with or caring for children, have a wonderful ability to relate well to both children and adults.If you like the sound of this very rewarding opportunity and you would like to join our friendly school in the heart of the community, then we look forward to hearing from you. Visits to the school are encouraged so please come and see us. Contact the main office.The school places the highest priority on the safeguarding and protection of its pupils. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure.

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