Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Employer: Digitech Studio School

Location: Warmley, South Gloucestershire

Contract Type: Fixed term contract

Hours: Part Time, Term Time

Contract Length: Fixed until 31/08/2027

Salary: £25,883 - £28,237

Posted: 9th July 2026

Expires: 15th July 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date: 3rd September 2026

An excellent opportunity to progress your career in education:

We are looking for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Level 3 to complement the work of teachers by taking responsibility for developing and delivering agreed learning activities under an appropriate system of supervision. In this HLTA role, you will take a leading role in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences. This includes planning and delivering structured learning activities, leading lessons where appropriate, delivering interventions to small groups and individual students, and providing targeted support that enables learners to access the curriculum and make strong progress. You will play a key part in modelling excellent practice, using specialist strategies and adapting learning to meet a wide range of needs.

You will support students in accessing the curriculum, engaging with their learning and achieving their full potential by employing relevant strategies and techniques developed as a result of significant experience, specialist knowledge, skill and expertise. You will deliver targeted interventions, contribute to assessment and progress monitoring, and work closely with teachers, the SEND team and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for every learner. Working within our close-knit school community, you will build positive relationships with students and colleagues and contribute to creating an inclusive learning environment where every young person feels supported, challenged and able to succeed. This post would be suited to an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for the next step in their career or a current HLTA seeking a new challenge within a dynamic and forward-thinking school. It is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in education while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.

About you:

• Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.
• Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one-to-one, small group or whole-class basis.
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, HLTA status, or an equivalent relevant qualification, with experience of working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Be committed to undertaking relevant qualifications and training to ensure ongoing professional development.
• Happily engage with students and build positive, professional relationships that support learning and development.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.
• Practise good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities, interventions and support materials.
• Be confident in leading learning activities and adapting support to meet individual student needs.
• Have experience of working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support student progress.
• Be someone with a keen interest in working with young people and a commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.

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 Digitech Studio School:

Digitech delivers a specialised curriculum for 14 to 19-year-olds, where we offer progression into the creative digital and high-tech sectors. We are located in Warmley, on the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Studio schools are small by design, and we only take 90 students into each year group. This allows us to meet the needs of students in a personalised way. Digitech Studio School has been on an enormous improvement journey over the past few years which has seen outcomes consistently improve year-on-year with all indicators. The academy is diverse in its intake and proud that we serve all of the families in our community. There is real pride from colleagues that they work at Digitech Studio School and contribute to a cause greater than themselves.

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: 15 July 2026 @11.59pm
• Shortlisting Date: 16 July 2026
• Interview Date: 20 July 2026

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 are not able to 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.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.