HLTA Thinking Reading

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for Bridgwater College Academy (BCA) are seeking a dedicated and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and enhance literacy provision across the Academy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured reading interventions, including Thinking Reading, to support students with significant reading and decoding difficulties.
• Plan and lead sessions independently, assess pupil progress and help students build the skills and confidence they need to access the wider curriculum.
• Close collaboration with teachers, SEND staff and families to ensure each student receives effective, joined up support.
• Maintain accurate records, promote positive behaviour, and contribute to intervention planning and review processes.

Qualifications

• HLTA Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Strong literacy understanding and experience supporting pupils in an educational setting.
• Experience delivering reading or literacy interventions is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Benefits

• Access to an Employee Rewards package, including high street discounts and a dedicated Staff Wellbeing Centre.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to be part of a passionate and collaborative school community.

Salary and Hours

• Reading and Literacy - 27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time, plus INSET days) BTCT Points 10-12, Starting on Point
• Actual Salary: £18,444.43 per annum
• Permanent Commitment to safeguarding Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.

Further details about the role Bridgwater College Academy is an all-through academy for students aged 3 to 16. The academy is part of the Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust.

Our mission is that all children achieve.

This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).