Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Job Title:  Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3)  

Actual Annual Salary:  £24,034 - £26,220 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:  Permanent, Term Time Only plus inset days 

Hours:  Part-time, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday   

Proposed Start Date: 03 September 2026 

Take the next step in your career as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant: 

Evergreen Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to join our supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in complementing teachers’ work by leading and delivering planned learning activities under appropriate supervision. 

You will support pupils in accessing the curriculum, encouraging engagement, and helping them achieve their full potential. Using your experience, specialist knowledge, and proven strategies, you will contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. 

This role is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to progress in their career, or for a current HLTA looking for a fresh challenge in a new setting. 

About You 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Has a strong understanding of classroom roles and how teaching assistants effectively support learning. 
• Can confidently engage pupils and manage behaviour in one-to-one and small group settings. 
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including empathy and active listening. 
• Is well-organised, with good planning skills for learning activities and support materials. 
• Is committed to continued professional development, including working towards or holding relevant qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, First Aid). 
• Has a genuine passion for working with children and a strong commitment to inclusion and equality. 

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 Evergreen Primary Academy: 

Evergreen Primary Academy is a vibrant and diverse school for children aged 4-11 in Easton, Bristol. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and compassionate learning community where all citizens are empowered to realise their potential in a challenging, aspirational and supportive environment, to develop into responsible global citizens with self-agency.  

We are a school that thrives on diversity and welcome children and families from all over the world to join our happy community where we celebrate each other’s strengths and uniqueness. Our community of children, parents, relatives, staff and other local community groups work closely together to ensure that our children learn in an environment where they are filled with joy, confidence, self-belief and feel safe to try new experiences and explore concepts of learning in a deeper way.  

Why work at CLF?  

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West 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 95% of the pupils who attend Evergreen Primary 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: 06 July 2026 @11.59pm 

Shortlisting Date: 07 July 2026 

Interview Date: 13 July 2026 

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 are not able to 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.