HLTA | Keynsham

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and looking for a rewarding role in education? Protocol Education is working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Keynsham and the surrounding areas who are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join their teams.

Whether you're an experienced education professional, a skilled HLTA, or someone with transferable experience from childcare, youth work, coaching, care or support settings, we'd love to hear from you. The RoleAs a TA or HLTA, you'll play a vital role in supporting children to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

You could be: Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2Providing 1:1 support and leading small group interventionsWorking with children with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and Speech & Language needsSupporting learning alongside class teachersAdapting classroom activities to meet individual needsEncouraging positive behaviour and engagementHelping pupils develop confidence, independence and resilienceDelivering lessons and covering classes (HLTA roles)Creating a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment Why These Roles Are So RewardingEvery day is different.

One morning you could be helping a child master their phonics, while the afternoon might see you leading a small maths intervention, supporting a pupil with additional needs, or delivering a lesson as an HLTA.The support you provide can have a lasting impact on a child's confidence, progress and enjoyment of school.

Who We're Looking ForWe're keen to hear from individuals who are: Positive, patient and approachable Passionate about supporting children's development Adaptable and confident in a busy school environment Strong communicators who build positive relationships Proactive, reliable and eager to get involved Experienced supporting children, either professionally or personallyExperience within schools is beneficial, but not essential.

Schools are often keen to meet candidates from backgrounds including youth work, sports coaching, childcare, care support, psychology and mentoring. Why Work with Protocol Education? Competitive weekly PAYE payFlexible short-term, long-term and permanent opportunitiesRoles available across Keynsham and surrounding villagesFree access to CPD and professional development trainingSEND-focused training opportunitiesDedicated consultants who understand the local education marketCareer progression opportunities into HLTA, teaching and specialist SEND rolesEasy-to-use booking and availability system50 Refer-a-Friend Bonus Perfect Backgrounds IncludeTeaching AssistantsHLTAsLearning Support AssistantsSEN Support StaffYouth WorkersSports CoachesNursery PractitionersPsychology GraduatesCare and Support WorkersIndividuals passionate about helping children succeed What We Need to Clear YouPassport or proof of right to work in the UKTwo proofs of address (such as a driving licence, utility bill, council tax statement, P45 or P60)CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explainedReferences covering the last two years, including childcare or education settings where applicableOverseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years Ready for Your Next School Role?

Whether you're looking for your next Teaching Assistant position, seeking an exciting HLTA opportunity, or wanting to gain valuable experience in supportive primary schools, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join our fantastic network of schools across Keynsham and the surrounding areas, helping children learn, grow and achieve their full potential every day.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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