HLTA in Bristol

We are searching for the best education professionals.

Employer Location: Bristol, Somerset

Contract Type: Fixed term contract

Hours: Part Time

Contract Length: until 5th May 2026

Salary: Grade 6 SCP18-22 Actual Salary £23,269.13-£24,864

Posted: 16th October 2025

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Expires: 27th November 2025 11:59 PM

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee – whether in teaching, support, or leadership – can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.

St John's CofE Primary School in Keynsham is a caring and inclusive school rooted in Christian values. It promotes respect, kindness, and responsibility, offering a safe and stimulating setting where children grow academically and personally.

Your Role in Building Brighter Futures

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you will play a vital role in supporting learning and complementing the professional work of teachers across the school. This role involves leading whole-class sessions under supervision, supporting pupils with additional needs, and contributing to planning, preparation, and assessment of learning activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing the needs of pupils and using specialist skills to support learning.
• Delivering learning activities to whole classes or groups under supervision.
• Supporting and promoting inclusion, independence, and engagement.
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting on student progress and development.
• Planning, preparing, and evaluating lessons and learning materials.
• Supporting teachers with administrative tasks and assessments.
• Supervising pupils during lesson times, break times, and on trips.
• Contributing to the development of EHCPs and pupil progress reports.
• Using ICT and specialist resources to enhance pupil learning.
• Collaborating with external professionals and supporting parental engagement.

What You’ll Bring to Futura

We are looking for an experienced and motivated HLTA who:

• Has a good general education (5 GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C or above).
• Holds HLTA status or Qualified Teacher Status.
• Is a qualified first aider.
• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting children in a classroom setting.
• Understands the principles of child development and the barriers to learning.
• Can use a range of strategies to support pupils with additional needs.
• Is an effective communicator with both pupils and adults.
• Has strong ICT skills and the ability to support learning through technology.
• Demonstrates initiative, collaboration, and a commitment to professional development.

What We Offer to Support Your Growth

• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression.
• Inset days and access to high-quality training programmes.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined pension scheme and access to retail discounts.
• An ethos rooted in the values of Respect, Opportunity, Collaboration and Aspiration.

Key Information:

• Application Deadline: 02/11/2025
• Start Date: 10/11/2025
• Contract Type: Fixed term until 5th May 2026

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Safeguarding Statement: Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your existing/most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher/appropriate senior manager/HR Lead, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

Equal Opportunities: At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve.