HLTA - Bristol

Job Title: HLTA

Location: Bristol

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £14.26 - £18.00 per hour

Are you an experienced HLTA looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Do you have experience working with pupils with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)?

Are you passionate about helping pupils develop confidence, independence and achieve their full potential in a specialist SEND setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Bristol to recruit a dedicated HLTA. The school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for pupils with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex additional needs, encouraging every pupil to achieve their individual goals through personalised learning and a supportive approach.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time HLTA on a long-term basis from September 2026. The successful HLTA will work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver targeted interventions, lead learning activities for individuals, small groups and whole classes where appropriate, while supporting pupils with complex needs to achieve positive academic, social and emotional outcomes.

The successful HLTA will have:

• HLTA status or relevant equivalent experience
• Experience working within a SEND school or specialist educational setting
• A good understanding of Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Experience supporting pupils with complex medical needs and behaviours that challenge
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A positive, proactive and adaptable approach to supporting children and young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0117 223 2200

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.