Job Title: HLTA
Location: Bristol
Start Date: October 2026
Salary: £15.50 - £18.00 per hour
Working Pattern: Part-Time, 3 Flexible Days per Week

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant / HLTA looking for a rewarding role that offers the flexibility to work just 3 days a week?

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with Autism / ASD, Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties / PMLD?

Are you confident leading learning activities, thinking creatively and helping pupils achieve milestones that truly matter?

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a fantastic specialist SEND school in Bristol that provides a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment for pupils with complex additional needs. The school has a dedicated and friendly staff team who believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, with a strong focus on personalised learning, building independence and celebrating every achievement, no matter how big or small.

The school is looking to welcome an enthusiastic HLTA on a part-time, long-term basis from October 2026, working 3 days per week with flexibility around which days you work. As an HLTA, you will work alongside experienced teachers and specialist support staff to lead engaging learning activities, deliver targeted interventions and support pupils with autism, SLD, PMLD and complex needs, helping them develop communication, confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The successful HLTA will have:

• HLTA status or relevant equivalent experience

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND, ideally within a specialist school or provision

• Knowledge and understanding of Autism / ASD, SLD, PMLD and complex additional needs

• Confidence leading small groups, delivering targeted interventions and adapting learning activities to individual needs

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively alongside teachers, therapists and support staff

• A caring, patient and proactive approach with the creativity and enthusiasm to make learning enjoyable and accessible

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are looking for an HLTA position that offers a flexible 3-day working week, the opportunity to be creative and the chance to make a genuine difference to children's lives, then we would love to hear from you!

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EMAIL: dannielle.ford@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200