Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Level 3 Location: Bristol Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only INSET Days Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Start Date: March/April 2026 Salary: £27,362 - £29,851 - Actual Salary: £27,362 - £29,851 (based on term time hours worked) Actual Salary: £27,362 - £29,851 (based on term time hours worked) - Full Time Equivalent (FTE): £31,954 - £34,860 (CLF Grade D - all year round equivalent) Full Time Equivalent (FTE): £31,954 - £34,860 (CLF Grade D - all year round equivalent) Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Job - Bristol Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to progress into a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) role? Or are you a qualified HLTA looking for a new opportunity in a supportive, inclusive school environment? We are seeking a motivated and skilled Level 3 Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the academy. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated education professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people and supporting inclusive classroom practice. About the HLTA Role As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will: - Plan, prepare and deliver structured learning activities under agreed supervision Plan, prepare and deliver structured learning activities under agreed supervision - Support students on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and occasionally lead whole-class sessions Support students on a 1:1 basis, in small groups, and occasionally lead whole-class sessions - Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving their full academic potential Assist pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving their full academic potential - Apply behaviour management strategies to promote positive learning environments Apply behaviour management strategies to promote positive learning environments - Support SEND learners and adapt learning materials to meet individual needs Support SEND learners and adapt learning materials to meet individual needs - Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to raise attainment and engagement Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to raise attainment and engagement - Contribute to high-quality teaching, learning and student development across the academy Contribute to high-quality teaching, learning and student development across the academy This HLTA position offers genuine professional responsibility and the opportunity to make measurable impact within the classroom. Who This Role Is Ideal For ✔ An experienced Teaching Assistant looking to step up into HLTA responsibilities ✔ A current HLTA seeking career progression or a fresh professional challenge ✔ Education professionals passionate about inclusive learning and student success HLTA Requirements To be successful in this Higher Level Teaching Assistant job, you will: - Hold HLTA status (or be working towards it), or demonstrate equivalent Level 3 experience Hold HLTA status (or be working towards it), or demonstrate equivalent Level 3 experience - Have a strong understanding of classroom practice and the HLTA role within teaching and learning Have a strong understanding of classroom practice and the HLTA role within teaching and learning - Be confident managing behaviour and engaging students effectively Be confident managing behaviour and engaging students effectively - Demonstrate experience supporting SEND learners Demonstrate experience supporting SEND learners - Have strong communication and interpersonal skills Have strong communication and interpersonal skills - Be organised, proactive and confident planning learning activities Be organised, proactive and confident planning learning activities - Be committed to professional development (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning, First Aid training) Be committed to professional development (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning, First Aid training) - Show a genuine passion for working with children and promoting inclusion and equity Show a genuine passion for working with children and promoting inclusion and equity Why Apply? - Permanent, stable employment Permanent, stable employment - Term time only working pattern Term time only working pattern - Competitive salary package Competitive salary package - Opportunity to take on whole-class responsibilities Opportunity to take on whole-class responsibilities - Supportive and inclusive school environment Supportive and inclusive school environment - Clear pathway for professional development Clear pathway for professional development Apply for This Higher Level Teaching Assistant Job in Bristol If you are ready to take the next step in your Teaching Assistant career and make a meaningful difference to young people's education, we encourage you to apply today.