Protocol Education is working closely with supportive schools across South Bristol to find experienced and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistants who love making a meaningful difference in Key Stage 1 classrooms.
These roles are perfect for HLTAs who enjoy supporting early learners, building strong foundations and helping children grow in confidence, curiosity and independence through thoughtful, consistent support.
At Protocol Education, we place HLTAs into both long- and short-term roles that suit your experience, strengths and availability.
The role
You’ll be supporting pupils across KS1, working one-to-one, in small groups and, where required, leading whole-class learning during PPA time or in the teacher’s absence.
You’ll help plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons, support early reading, writing and number skills, and adapt learning to meet individual needs, particularly for pupils who benefit from routine, reassurance and hands-on learning.
You’ll be joining schools with inclusive, positive cultures where teamwork, trust and staff wellbeing are genuinely valued.
If you enjoy nurturing young learners and seeing those lightbulb moments as children grasp new skills, this could be a lovely opportunity.
Why choose Protocol Education?
• Flexible work, choose where and when you work
• Paid per day, with weekly pay
• Local schools, no long commutes
• Dedicated consultants who understand HLTA roles
• Opportunities to progress and develop within education
• Easy-to-use booking system
• £250 PAYE referral bonus when you recommend a friend
Pay: £89 to £94 per day
Location: South Bristol
A bit about you
• HLTA status or significant experience working at HLTA level
• Confident supporting children aged 5 to 7
• Comfortable leading learning and covering lessons when required
• Calm, patient and encouraging in your approach
• Able to adapt learning to support a range of needs, including SEND
• A warm, positive and professional presence in school
What we need to clear you
• Passport
• Two proofs of address, such as driving licence, utility bill, council tax, P45 or P60
• CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including childcare where applicable
• OSPC if you have lived overseas for three months or more in the last five years
If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to chat and find a KS1 setting where your skills can really shine.
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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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