Bradley Stoke Community School – Primary Phase

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Permanent, Term Time Only plus INSETs

32.5 hours per week

Pay Scale: Grade 8 £32,597 - £35,412 per annum (£24,627 - £26,754 pro rata) 

Are you a skilled and enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential?

We are seeking an outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the learning and development of our pupils, working closely with teachers to deliver high-quality education and support across our primary phase.

As a HLTA, you will lead learning activities, cover classes when required, provide targeted intervention support, and help create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities to whole classes in the absence of a teacher.

• Support teaching and learning across a range of year groups.

• Lead small-group and individual interventions to raise achievement.

• Work collaboratively with teachers to assess pupil progress and adapt learning activities.

• Support pupils with a range of educational and emotional needs.

• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations throughout the school.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school community.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds HLTA status or has relevant qualifications and experience.

• Has experience working within a primary school setting.

• Is passionate about helping children reach their full potential.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

• Is adaptable, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and high standards for all.

We Can Offer:

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn.

• A supportive and welcoming staff team.

• Excellent professional development opportunities.

• A positive and inclusive school environment.

• Opportunities to contribute to school improvement and wider school life.

Our Philosophy as an Employer

Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme

• Flexible and Family Friendly policies

• Annual pay progression opportunities

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates

• Free onsite parking

• Coaching/Counselling services

• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 9am Monday 7th September 2026

Date of interviews: W/C 7th September 2026

The Olympus Academy Trust – Bradley Stoke Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.

We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.

We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications 

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.

Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.