KS1 Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education is working closely with schools across South Bristol to find experienced and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistants who love making a meaningful difference in Key Stage 1 classrooms.

These roles are perfect for HLTAs who enjoy supporting early learners, helping to build strong foundations in reading, writing and maths, and fostering children’s confidence, curiosity and independence. You’ll bring thoughtful, consistent support to the classroom, working closely with teachers to make sure every child has the guidance, encouragement and reassurance they need to thrive.

At Protocol Education, we pride ourselves on placing HLTAs into both long and short-term roles that match your experience, strengths and availability. We focus on finding opportunities where you can genuinely make an impact and feel valued for the important work you do.

Why Choose Protocol Education?
• Flexible work – choose the schools, days and hours that suit you
• Competitive daily pay, with weekly payments for convenience
• Local primary schools across South Bristol, no long commutes
• Dedicated consultants who support you and help you grow as an HLTA
• Simple, easy-to-use booking system
• £250 PAYE referral bonus when you recommend a FQT

Pay: £90-£96, per day, paid weekly

A Bit About You:
• Experienced and confident supporting children across KS1
• Calm, patient and nurturing, able to provide consistent support in the classroom
• Friendly, approachable, and skilled at building positive relationships with pupils and supporting peer interactions
• Able to deliver and support engaging lessons across the KS1 curriculum, including early reading, writing, maths and foundation subjects
• Understanding of children’s individual needs, including SEND, and able to adapt activities and approaches effectively
• Committed to fostering confidence, curiosity, independence and a love of learning in young children

What We Need To Clear You:
• Passport
• Two proofs of address, such as a driving licence, utility bill, council tax bill or P45/P60
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including childcare where applicable
• OSPC if you’ve 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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