Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Actual Annual Salary: £27,362- £29,850 Based on hours and weeks worked
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £31,954 - £34,860 (CLF Grade D) Based on Full Time hours, All Year Round
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (plus INSET days)
Provisional Start Date: 16 March 2026
Your opportunity to lead learning and champion student success:
We are seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3) with the passion, expertise and commitment to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality education experiences, supporting students both academically and personally, and helping them to thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
As a HLTA, you will complement the work of teachers by planning, preparing and delivering learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes under an agreed system of supervision. You will use your advanced knowledge and specialist skills to support students in accessing the curriculum, overcoming barriers to learning, and achieving their full potential. You will also contribute to the development of other staff and may oversee specific provisions or supervise colleagues.
This is a term-time only role, offering professional development opportunities within a collaborative and supportive academy environment.
About you:
You will:
- Hold or be working towards HLTA status (or equivalent qualification/experience).
- Have advanced knowledge of the national curriculum and safeguarding approaches.
- Be confident in delivering structured learning programmes and interventions to individuals, groups and whole classes.
- Demonstrate strong behaviour management and the ability to adapt strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Be experienced in working with SEND students and committed to inclusive practice.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, active listening and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Be skilled in planning, assessing and evaluating learning activities and student progress.
- Be confident using IT systems to support learning and manage records (e.g. SIMs).
- Be flexible, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Be committed to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About City Academy Bristol:
City Academy Bristol is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, which transforms future opportunities for young people, their families and the community.
We are a well-positioned and well-connected academy with direct connection to the developments in Temple Quarter and key economic areas of east and central Bristol.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
• Closing Date: 29 January 2026
• Shortlisting: 30 January 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing 9 February 2026
The interview will consist of a panel interview and a practical task. Candidates will be asked to plan an activity in advance that they will deliver to a group of Year 3 pupils during the interview. The activity should help children learn to take turns and share.
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.