Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Actual Annual Salary: £24,773 - £27,026 (Based on hours and working weeks)
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £31,954 - £34,860 (CLF Grade D)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 33.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (plus INSET days)
Additional role info: Working Pattern = Monday: 08:30-15:30, Tuesday: 08:30-16:00, Wednesday: 08:30-16:00, Thursday: 08:30-15:30, Friday: 08:30-15:30 with 30 minute lunch.
Provisional Start Date: November 2025
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 Woodlands Academy:
Woodlands Academy is a single-form entry primary school, with a nursery provision situated in Stockwood, Bristol. Our school is hidden off the main road, but has amazing school grounds with extensive field space, a forest area, a garden and three ponds.
At Woodlands, children are at the centre of everything we do. We aim to offer our pupils an education which supports and challenges every child to reach their full potential. We want children to leave Woodlands ready for the next stage of their education with age-appropriate life skills; respectful of others, their community and of themselves and resilient being able to face challenges bravely and confidently. They should be proud of their behaviour and their attitude towards learning.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and caring school with a family feel, who work in partnership with families and agencies to support children to make sure that they try their best, feel happy and safe and achieve well. All of the staff at Woodlands are proud of our school and the children who attend it.
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 and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, 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: 22 September 2025 @11.59pm
- Shortlisting: 23 September 2025
- Interviews: 30 September 2025
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.
Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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.
