Location: Central Bristol
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week), term-time only (plus 7 additional days in school holidays as per Bristol City Council term dates)
Salary: £26,000 – £27,690 per annum (depending on experience)

Axcis Education are working in partnership with a specialist Alternative Provision in central Bristol to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a permanent, full-time position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led organisation supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional barriers to learning. The provision offers a trauma-informed, nurturing and highly supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to help pupils re-engage with education and build confidence, independence, and resilience.

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About the Role
As an HLTA, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support teaching and learning across the provision. You will play a key role in delivering targeted interventions and supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom.
Key responsibilities include:
• Planning and delivering small group learning activities and interventions
• Supporting 1:1 learning support where required
• Working alongside teachers and SEN staff to improve pupil engagement and outcomes
• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs, emotional regulation, and behaviour
• Using trauma-informed approaches to promote positive learning experiences
• Contributing to assessment, monitoring, and progress tracking
• Supporting inclusion, independence, and self-esteem
• Providing feedback on pupil progress to teaching and SEN teams
• Assisting with pastoral support and behaviour strategies

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The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with children or young people with SEMH or additional needs
• Holds HLTA status or equivalent qualification (or is willing to work towards accreditation)
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
• Is confident delivering interventions and small group teaching
• Can build strong, positive relationships with vulnerable learners
• Is calm, resilient, and proactive in managing challenging situations
• Is passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for young people

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About the Organisation
This is a community interest company with a strong social mission, providing alternative education and youth support services across Bristol and surrounding areas. Their approach is rooted in trauma-informed practice, inclusion, and relational working, ensuring young people feel safe, supported, and able to succeed.
Staff benefits include:
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Travel loans and cycle-to-work scheme
• Clinical supervision and trauma-informed support

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Why Apply?
• Permanent, secure role in a specialist provision
• Opportunity to make a real difference to young people with SEMH needs
• Supportive, values-driven team culture
• Excellent training and development opportunities

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If you are an experienced HLTA or looking to step up into a higher-level role within a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Axcis Education.