Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3JT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | bd8aab9c-923e-4231-b83c-7e312bf103ef |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
To complement the professional work of teaching staff in a special education setting by taking responsibility for:
• Designated learning, social development, or welfare activities with pupils, and/or
• The organisation and development of a specialist area of activity within the school, and/or
• The line management or supervision of other Teaching Assistants (or other relevant adults) working at the school
• As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in positively influencing the lives of our students and their families. This dynamic position requires flexibility and adaptability. You will take the lead in delivering elements of our holistic curriculum, which is designed to help students achieve their goals, enhance communication and social skills, access therapeutic support, and overcome learning barriers.
• You will also be integral in promoting and supporting positive behaviour throughout the school while contributing to broader pastoral and learning developments.
• You will be an key member of the school support team, providing leadership, direction and support, while maintaining high standards of teaching and fostering an engaging learning environment.
• You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with families and communicate with them in a supportive and effective way.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.
• You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.
• You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.
• You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.
• Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.
• Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.
Further details about the role
Interviews will be held on: 26th & 27th March
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
To complement the professional work of teaching staff in a special education setting by taking responsibility for:
• Designated learning, social development, or welfare activities with pupils, and/or
• The organisation and development of a specialist area of activity within the school, and/or
• The line management or supervision of other Teaching Assistants (or other relevant adults) working at the school
• As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in positively influencing the lives of our students and their families. This dynamic position requires flexibility and adaptability. You will take the lead in delivering elements of our holistic curriculum, which is designed to help students achieve their goals, enhance communication and social skills, access therapeutic support, and overcome learning barriers.
• You will also be integral in promoting and supporting positive behaviour throughout the school while contributing to broader pastoral and learning developments.
• You will be an key member of the school support team, providing leadership, direction and support, while maintaining high standards of teaching and fostering an engaging learning environment.
• You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with families and communicate with them in a supportive and effective way.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
• We are a positive and energetic team that values support and collaboration.
• You will contribute to the growth and development of a new expanding school.
• You will work in a purpose built provision with specialist facilities.
• You will receive a comprehensive programme of induction, training and support.
• Daily Staff Professional Time (non-contact time) is built into your contracted hours.
• Most importantly, you will gain memorable experiences of supporting pupils to learn and develop their independence and self-confidence.
Further details about the role
Interviews will be held on: 26th & 27th March
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.