Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Fosse Way School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/FWS/26188
  Location
Longfellow Road, Radstock, Bath, Somerset, BA3 3AL
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£24,376.00 - £26,326.00 Annually (Actual)
BANES Grade 6 (SCP18-22)
  Hours Per Week
33.25
  Closing Date
Midnight, Mon 11th May, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
2
   Positions Available        2
  Interview Date(s)
14/05/2026
   Interview Date(s)           14/05/2026
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About this Role

At Fosse Way School, you’ll step into a vibrant, joyful and deeply rewarding environment where no two days are ever the same. Our students, aged 3 to 19, bring with them an incredible diversity of strengths, personalities and needs—and they will inspire you, challenge you and make you proud every single day.

If you’re energetic, enthusiastic and caring, and you have a genuine passion for supporting young people to grow in confidence and independence, you’ll thrive here. Our work has a powerful purpose: helping our students prepare for adulthood, celebrate their achievements and discover what they can do.

Joining us means joining a team that believes in every child, values every moment and celebrates every step forward.

Our working hours are 33 hours 15 minutes per week, term time only plus 5 inset days.

Monday and Wednesday: 8.40 - 3.15pm

Tuesday: 8.40 - 4.30pm

Thursday: 8.40 - 4.30pm

Friday 8.40 - 3.20pm


We are looking for an HLTA who has the experience, motivation and skillset to work with our wonderful teachers, teaching assistants, leadership team and other stakeholders to ensure that every pupil is achieving their full potential. This position would suit a positive, energetic, proactive team-player who is able to be flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out regular PPA cover teaching for teachers
  • Supporting classes by covering teacher absence and leadership release time across the school
  •           Meeting the academic, developmental and emotional needs of children
  •           Creating a safe and stimulating environment to promote learning and inclusion for all children
  •           Building and maintaining relationships with parents and carers and other childcare professionals/agencies

We can offer you:

  • Children who will make you smile everyday
  • A commitment to professional development, and being able to develop personal areas of interest linked with the role
  • A school where staff enjoy working as part of a dedicated, supportive and creative team, aiming for excellence
  • A supportive and encouraging Leadership Team and Governing Body
  • An excellent Employee Assistance Programme offering a wealth of advice & support

We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all that we can offer. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note: The salary indicated is based on a pay scale.  New appointments are normally made at the bottom of the scale.  Progression through the scale is dependent on length of service in line with our pay policy

All applications should be made via MyNewTerm

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.  


Contact Details

  School Office Team
  01761 412198
  office@fossewayschool.com


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