HLTA immediate start in Bristol

A welcoming and values-driven Primary school is looking for a dedicated, skilled, and nurturing Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. This is a varied and rewarding role, with mornings spent supporting in class, including delivering phonics groups, and afternoons covering lessons across the school. The contract runs until 31st August 2027, with a strong possibility of extension. Why this school? This is a school where people genuinely enjoy working, and it shows. Puts personal development at the heart of everything, for both pupils and staffLives and breathes strong, shared values across the whole school communityIs supportive, welcoming, and collaborative, no lone wolves hereHas engaged, enthusiastic pupils who love learningBalances academic success with nurture, creating a happy, inclusive environmentInvests in high-quality CPD, from in-house expertise to tailored training opportunitiesOffers a thoughtfully designed curriculum and well-resourced learning spacesProvides a local government pension schemeWhat you'll be doingSupporting teaching and learning in class each morningDelivering daily phonics sessions and targeted interventionsCovering whole classes in the afternoons across EYFS and KS1Working closely with teachers to help children make strong progressSupporting children with a range of additional needsBuilding positive relationships with pupils, families, and staffContributing to a consistent, team-led approach to learning and behaviourYou'll also be part of regular team meetings, liaising with parents and professionals, and stepping in to support during teacher absence when needed. Loves working with children and wants to help them thriveCan confidently lead small groups and whole-class sessionsBrings energy, patience, and a positive outlookThinks on your feet and supports learning in the momentBuilds strong, trusting relationships with children and familiesWorks well as part of a team and contributes to a shared visionAdapts your approach to meet different needs and reflects on your practiceChampions and celebrates children's achievementsExperience delivering phonics, particularly Read, Write, Inc., and previous whole-class teaching experience would be a real bonus. Flexible, based on 8.30 - 15.30 each dayContract: Term time only + 5 INSET daysStart: September 2026SafeguardingThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant safeguarding vetting. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.