Higher Level Teaching Assistant

1 week ago


Bridgwater, United Kingdom Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust Full time

**Actual Salary**

£17,872.51 per annum

**Contractual hours**

27.5

**Basis**

Part Time - Part Year

**Package**

Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of more than 24% Employee Rewards scheme - including high Street discounts and a Staff Wellbeing centre

**Job category/type**

Classroom based support staff

**Date posted**

14/08/2025

**Job reference**

REQ000345

**Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Reading**

**27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time and INSET Days)**

**BTCT Band 6, Points 10 to 12. Actual starting salary, £17,872.51 per annum.**

Putting students first is part of our fundamental culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.

We are looking for a HLTA to assist in the delivery of the curriculum for our students who may need a bit of extra help to achieve. The primary focus of the role will be the co-ordination and delivery of reading and literacy assessments and interventions.

You will support staff, students and the academy policies and strategies. You will also provide support for students’ welfare and support the inclusion of students in all aspects of Academy life.

**What we offer**:

- Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of more than 24%
- Employee Rewards scheme - including high Street discounts and a Staff Wellbeing centre

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



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