Protocol Education is working closely with supportive, welcoming schools across South Bristol to find experienced and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistants who love making a meaningful difference in Key Stage 2 classrooms.
These roles are ideal for HLTAs who enjoy taking ownership of learning, supporting class teachers and helping pupils build confidence, independence and progress through targeted, thoughtful support.
At Protocol Education, we place HLTAs into both long- and short-term roles that suit your experience, strengths and availability.
The role
You’ll be supporting pupils across KS2, working one-to-one, in small groups and, where required, leading whole-class learning during PPA time or in the teacher’s absence.
You’ll help plan and deliver engaging lessons, support assessment and adapt learning to meet individual needs, particularly for pupils who need a little extra structure, reassurance or challenge as they move through upper primary.
You’ll be joining schools with inclusive, positive cultures where teamwork, trust and staff wellbeing are genuinely valued.
If you enjoy having a bit more responsibility and seeing the real impact of your support on children’s learning and confidence, this could be a brilliant opportunity.
Why choose Protocol Education?
• Flexible work, choose where and when you work
• Paid per day, with weekly pay
• Local schools, no long commutes
• Dedicated consultants who understand HLTA roles
• Opportunities to progress and develop within education
• Easy-to-use booking system
• £250 PAYE referral bonus when you recommend a friend
Pay: £89 to £94 per day
Location: South Bristol
A bit about you
• HLTA status or significant experience working at HLTA level
• Confident supporting children aged 7 to 11
• Comfortable leading learning and covering lessons when required
• Calm, organised and supportive in your approach
• Able to adapt learning to support a range of needs, including SEND
• A positive, professional presence in school
What we need to clear you
• Passport
• Two proofs of address, such as driving licence, utility bill, council tax, P45 or P60
• CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including childcare where applicable
• OSPC if you have lived overseas for three months or more in the last five years
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
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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