Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Aurora Linemere Location : Backwell, Bristol Contract Type : Full-time/Permanent, Term time only Hours : 40 hours per week Salary : £27,463 to £29,982.50 (Actual annual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications) Preferred Start Date: May 2026 Closing Date: 31st January 2026 Aurora Linemere is opening its doors in Summer 2026, and we’re looking for an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to help make this vision a reality. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. Aurora Linemere will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity of 96 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive. The role: As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you’ll support the Class Teacher with all aspects of classroom delivery and take responsibility for teaching whole classes, groups and individual lessons across a range of subjects. You’ll play a key role in creating a positive, engaging learning environment and supporting pupils’ wellbeing and development. Your responsibilities will include: Leading lessons and providing cover in the absence of the Class Teacher. Planning, preparing and delivering learning activities tailored to individual needs. Supporting pupils with personal care and promoting independence. Monitoring and recording pupil progress and behaviour. Assisting with curriculum planning and resource preparation. Acting as a role model for new staff and guiding less experienced Teaching Assistants. Please see the link below for our full job description: HLTA - Linemere - JD.docx About You: We’re looking for someone with: Essential Qualifications Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification. GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above). Essential Skills & Experience Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD and SEMH. Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills. Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Experience in a special school setting. Knowledge of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures. What’s on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: Grow with Us – Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! Employee Assistance Programme Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including: Freephone counselling (available 24/7) Online tools and resources ♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £ 1,000! Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded! (*Terms apply) How to apply? For candidates that haven’t worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors. Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Adele.richard@theauroragroup.co.uk Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.