Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: School / Office 0900 - Easton Academy

Hours: Basis Part Time - 32.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

Salary: JG6 SCP19-23 FTE £32,061.00 - £34,434.00 (Actual Salary: £24,735.93 - £26,566.76)

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Job Overview

We are a large, multicultural and multi faith Church of England Primary Academy in Easton, within the city of Bristol and part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP). This role is an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to be part of a friendly, talented team in our Resource Base (The Meadow) dedicated to improving outcomes for children.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Strong communicator, good team player and interested in innovative approaches to learning and teaching.
• Understanding of the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Condition.
• Experience of a range of ways of communicating with children who are non verbal or in early stages of language development.
• Experience of planning and delivering learning activities.
• Uncompromising high expectations of themselves and all children, and ability to engage children in fun and interesting ways.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
• Understanding of behavioural needs of children with ASC and ability to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive 'can do' attitude and nurturing nature.
• Level 2 qualifications or equivalent.

Benefits

• A friendly and successful school environment.
• A positive learning environment.
• Supportive staff, governors, parents and community.
• Collaborative working within our Trust community.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing support.
• 24 hour confidential helpline and counselling.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

Our School

We are a large, thriving academy situated at the heart of the vibrant, multicultural community of Easton. Our motto is 'Being different. Belonging together'. We welcome children and families of all faiths and those with none. More than 30 languages are spoken in the school, and we welcome those who have recently arrived in the country.

The Meadow

The Meadow is a Resource Base supporting 12 pupils ranging from Year 1 to Year 3 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for a primary need of Autism or Speech Language and Communication. Our priority is to ensure pupils receive a broad, balanced and rewarding curriculum.

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi Academy Trust with 34 schools across the region, including Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools.

Closing and Interview Dates

Closing Date: 6 July 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: 9 July 2026

Safeguarding Statement

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment.

Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.