Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Employer
Bridge Farm Primary School
Location
Whitchurch, Bristol
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Grade 6 SP18-22
Start Date
1st September 2025
Expires
8th August 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1496655
Job Reference
FLP-R1122
Start Date
1st September 2025
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Contract Length: until 31st August 2026
  • Job ID: 1496655

Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future? 

Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued? 

Join us!

 

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee – whether in teaching, support, or leadership – can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion. 

Bridge Farm Primary School is a successful three-form entry primary with a track record of achieving high standards each year. We are part of the Futura Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust. 

Your Role in Building Brighter Futures 

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will play a vital role in supporting learning and complementing the professional work of teachers across the school. This role involves leading whole-class sessions under supervision, supporting pupils with additional needs, and contributing to planning, preparation, and assessment of learning activities. 

Key responsibilities include: 

Assessing the needs of pupils and using specialist skills to support learning. 

Delivering learning activities to whole classes or groups under supervision. 

Supporting and promoting inclusion, independence, and engagement. 

Monitoring, recording, and reporting on student progress and development. 

Planning, preparing, and evaluating lessons and learning materials. 

Supporting teachers with administrative tasks and assessments. 

Supervising pupils during lesson times, break times, and on trips. 

Contributing to the development of EHCPs and pupil progress reports. 

Using ICT and specialist resources to enhance pupil learning. 

Collaborating with external professionals and supporting parental engagement. 

What You’ll Bring to Futura 

We are looking for an experienced and motivated HLTA who: 

Has a good general education (5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C or above). 

Holds HLTA status or Qualified Teacher Status. 

Is a qualified first aider. 

Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting children in a classroom setting. 

Understands the principles of child development and the barriers to learning. 

Can use a range of strategies to support pupils with additional needs. 

Is an effective communicator with both pupils and adults. 

Has strong ICT skills and the ability to support learning through technology. 

Demonstrates initiative, collaboration, and a commitment to professional development. 

What We Offer to Support Your Growth 

A strong commitment to professional development and career progression. 

Inset days and access to high-quality training programmes. 

A supportive and inclusive team environment. 

Health and wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 

Defined pension scheme and access to retail discounts. 

An ethos rooted in the values of Respect, Opportunity, Collaboration and Aspiration. 

Key Information: 

Application Deadline: 7/7/2025 

Start Date: 1/9/2025 

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2026 

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement. 

Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding: 

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment, Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and, where applicable, a Prohibition Check. 

Equal Opportunities: 

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting all staff to reach their full potential. 

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Safeguarding Statement:

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Bridge Farm Primary School

Bridge Farm Primary School

Part of Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership