HLTA

Employer
Bristol Free School
Location
Bristol, Bristol
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Salary
NJC11-17: £24,390 - £27,127 (pro-rata)
Start Date
1st September 2026
Expires
29th June 2026 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1561491
Job Reference
260619 HLTA
Start Date
1st September 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1561491

HLTA - SEND Work Room Lead

We are looking for an inspirational and motivated individual who is committed to ‘Bringing out the Best’ in every student and working in an environment where young people of all backgrounds are supported and encouraged to succeed.

The HLTA will take a lead role in managing the SEND Work Room, providing a calm, structured and purposeful environment for students with additional needs. The postholder will deliver small-group interventions, supervise catch-up sessions, and work closely with teaching staff to ensure students receive targeted support that enables them to make strong academic and personal progress. They will contribute to the wider SEND provision, supporting the SENDCO in promoting inclusion and removing barriers to learning.

BFS is part of Russell Education Trust, a multi academy trust comprising of 1 primary and 5 secondary schools spread across South England, facilitating best practice and shared practice across the schools, blended with local partnership working. We are looking for someone who is committed to our school values of community, ambition and opportunity for all. BFS is an inclusive environment where support staff are highly valued and integral to our school community. Support staff at BFS always have young people’s best interests at heart. Central to our ethos are the positive relationships and personalised approach which we take with all our students. As a member of the BFS support staff team, you will be encouraged to be pro-active, take the initiative and look for ways in which you can better serve students through your role.

We offer flexible and family friendly policies, free flu jab, car parking, employee assistance programme, local government pension scheme, career development & continuous professional development opportunities.

Please see the attached recruitment pack for further information. 

BFS celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

The postholder will be required to undergo criminal, teacher status, qualification, medical and reference checks as part of the recruitment process and must be willing to participate in further training as the job requires. All staff are expected to take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students at the School. 

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Safeguarding Statement:

We are completely committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students. Those who work for us are expected to share this commitment, which will be fully tested as part of the selection process. Our policies, procedures and practices reflect our commitment to equality and diversity. Individuals will be selected for appointment based purely on their suitability for the post.