HLTA | Keynsham

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and looking for a rewarding role in education? Protocol Education is working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Keynsham and the surrounding areas who are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join their teams.

Whether you're an experienced education professional, a skilled HLTA, or someone with transferable experience from childcare, youth work, coaching, care or support settings, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a TA or HLTA, you'll play a vital role in supporting children to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

You could be:

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Providing 1:1 support and leading small group interventions
• Working with children with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and Speech & Language needs
• Supporting learning alongside class teachers
• Adapting classroom activities to meet individual needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience
• Delivering lessons and covering classes (HLTA roles)
• Creating a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment

Why These Roles Are So Rewarding

Every day is different.

One morning you could be helping a child master their phonics, while the afternoon might see you leading a small maths intervention, supporting a pupil with additional needs, or delivering a lesson as an HLTA.

The support you provide can have a lasting impact on a child's confidence, progress and enjoyment of school.

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from individuals who are:

✅ Positive, patient and approachable

✅ Passionate about supporting children's development

✅ Adaptable and confident in a busy school environment

✅ Strong communicators who build positive relationships

✅ Proactive, reliable and eager to get involved

✅ Experienced supporting children, either professionally or personally

Experience within schools is beneficial, but not essential. Schools are often keen to meet candidates from backgrounds including youth work, sports coaching, childcare, care support, psychology and mentoring.

✨ Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Flexible short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities
• Roles available across Keynsham and surrounding villages
• Free access to CPD and professional development training
• SEND-focused training opportunities
• Dedicated consultants who understand the local education market
• Career progression opportunities into HLTA, teaching and specialist SEND roles
• Easy-to-use booking and availability system
• £50 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Perfect Backgrounds Include

• Teaching Assistants
• HLTAs
• Learning Support Assistants
• SEN Support Staff
• Youth Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Nursery Practitioners
• Psychology Graduates
• Care and Support Workers
• Individuals passionate about helping children succeed

✅ What We Need to Clear You

• Passport or proof of right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address (such as a driving licence, utility bill, council tax statement, P45 or P60)
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• References covering the last two years, including childcare or education settings where applicable
• Overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years

Ready for Your Next School Role?

Whether you're looking for your next Teaching Assistant position, seeking an exciting HLTA opportunity, or wanting to gain valuable experience in supportive primary schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join our fantastic network of schools across Keynsham and the surrounding areas, helping children learn, grow and achieve their full potential every day. ✨

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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