HLTA Intervention and Response Team

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our OFSTED Outstanding Special School. As we launch our new site, Briarwood South, Throgmorton Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1HR, we are expanding our Support Staff Team and welcoming new colleagues to be part of this exciting next chapter.

Opportunities to join our HLTA Intervention and Response Team are available at both our new site, Briarwood South, Throgmorton Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1HR, and our existing sites in Fishponds and Barton Hill. Applicants should clearly indicate which site they are applying for or both.

Briarwood has a dedicated team of staff, governors and parents/carers who are proud to support 167 children and young people aged 3 to 19 years and are passionate about their progress, happiness and care.

You will be required to work with a range of pupils whom have severe and profound learning difficulties. A large number of our pupils have challenging behaviours and are within the Autistic Spectrum or have high medical needs. Candidates must bring energy, confidence and enthusiasm with a commitment to inclusion. We will provide a planned induction with a large, strong and supportive teaching and support team. Under the guidance of the Head of Provision, Head of Inclusion, Assistant Head, Heads of Schools and teaching staff, you will provide direct support for the pupils in emergency situations as well as supporting their learning through bespoke interventions. Experience and knowledge in working with children within a special needs setting is desirable. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school in a period of rapid development.

The roles are permanent post, 32.5 hours per week, 6.5 hours per day, plus a 30 minute unpaid lunch break, 8.45am to 3.45pm. Term time only, working 39 weeks (including 5 inset days), 13 weeks school holidays of which 6.6 weeks paid as annual leave. No entitlement to annual leave during term. Salary dependent on Local Government continuous service .

Closing Date: 28th February 2026 @ 11.59pm

Interview Date: Thursday 12th March 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible, dependent on notice period and DBS Check

Briarwood School is committed to providing Equal Opportunities for its pupils and staff and safeguarding children. All employees must have an enhanced DBS clearance (this will be carried out by the school if you are successful).