Grade 11, Point 20-25 (Salary £33,673 - £37,563 Full Time/All year equivalent, Pro-rata'd actual starting salary of £25,631 per annum)
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to deliver lessons to small groups across our alternative provision here at Nailsea; The Bridge.
The Bridge is designed to offer a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students who are struggling to succeed in full time mainstream class sizes for a variety of reasons. Students accessing the provision are supported in accessing the mainstream curriculum, as well as receiving other therapeutic interventions with the aim of returning to mainstream lessons.
The successful candidate will be key in supporting students to continue to succeed at school across a range of subjects.
Working as part of our Student Welfare Team and under the leadership of the Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Wellbeing, you will play a pivotal role in helping students re-engage with learning, develop positive relationships and successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons.
User Experience Requirements
- Experience of working with children who may find full time mainstream curriculum a challenge
- A good understanding of the national curriculum framework and adaptive teaching strategies
- A good understanding of how to modify and adapt the school day to meet the needs of individuals within the class
- An ability to be flexible, positive and good humoured; proactively seeking creative ways of meeting children’s needs
- Good levels of written English
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Key Responsibilities
- Adapt and deliver lessons to small groups of students who have been referred to the provision as part our graduated response to attendance and behaviour
- Plan, prepare and deliver core national and life skills (i.e. Unit Award Scheme) curriculum to students on a small group basis, supporting individual needs as required
- Give clear and effective teaching to secure pupil progress whilst assessing the development, progress, and attainment of pupils
- Provide assessment feedback to teachers, and SENCO, where appropriate
What we can offer
- Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities
- Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme
- A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM Wellness who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
- Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust
- Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution, subject to pension eligibility criteria
The closing date for applications is 9.00am Friday 20th November 2026
Interviews: Week Commencing 23rd November 2026
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