Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Job Title:  Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Actual Annual Salary:  £25,883 - £28,237 (CLF Grade D, based on hours and weeks worked)

Full Time Equivalent Salary:  CLF Grade D (£31,954 - £34,860) based on full time, all year round. 

Contract Type:  Fixed term until 31 August 2027 subject to external funding, Term Time Only plus inset days

Hours:  Part-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Proposed Start Date: 01 September 2026

A chance to advance your career as a Teaching Assistant:

We are looking for a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to complement the work of teachers by taking responsibility for developing and delivering agreed learning activities under an appropriate system of supervision.

You will support students in accessing the curriculum, engaging with their learning and achieving their full potential by employing relevant strategies and techniques developed as a result of significant experience, specialist knowledge, skill and expertise.

The post would be suited to an experienced TA looking for the next step in their career or a current HLTA looking for a change in role or setting. 

About you: 

You will:  

• Have an understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and how a teaching assistant supports students in their learning.  
• Be able to engage students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.  
• Be committed to undertake relevant qualifications, e.g. relevant NVQ Level 2/ 3 in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent, first aid qualification, to ensure ongoing professional development.  
• Happily engage with students and manage behaviour on a one to one or small group basis.  
• Have strong interpersonal skills, in particular with the ability to demonstrate empathy and active listening.  Practise good planning and organisational skills, specifically with regard to learning activities and support materials.
• Be someone with a keen interest in working with children and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.  

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application. 

About Digitech Studio School:

Digitech delivers a specialised curriculum for 14 to 19-year-olds, where we offer progression into the creative digital and high-tech sectors. We are located in Warmley, on the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Studio schools are small by design, and we only take 90 students into each year group. This allows us to meet the needs of students in a personalised way.

Digitech Studio School has been on an enormous improvement journey over the past few years which has seen outcomes consistently improve year-on-year with all indicators. The academy is diverse in its intake and proud that we serve all of the families in our community. There is real pride from colleagues that they work at Digitech Studio School and contribute to a cause greater than themselves. 

Why work at CLF? 

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the Southwest that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 65% of the pupils who attend Summerhill Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the pupils we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you: 

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
• Generous annual leave. 
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities. 
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs. 
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay. 
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more! 

Recruitment timeline: 

Closing Date: 21 June 2026 @11.59pm

Shortlisting Date: 22 June 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment. 

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs, a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. 

Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.  

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.