Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant 32.5 hours per week Chipping Sodbury School is looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about supporting students in fulfilling their potential. In this role you would be coordinating a range of targeted literacy intervention programmes, tracking impact and considering adaptations. You would also be working as part of a wider team of Teaching Assistants providing in-class support for students across KS3 and KS4. The suitable candidate will be experienced in supporting a range of needs and keen to develop their practice. Why work for us? Internal career opportunities Personalised professional development and training Employee assistance programme Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance Nationally negotiated cost of living pay Automatic enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme Recognition of local government continuous service Cycle to Work Scheme The closing date for applications is Monday 27th April 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 27th April. The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview. We are a flexible working employer and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.