Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Hours: 11.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

Salary: JG5 SCP12 – SCP19 £28,598 - £32,061

Actual Salary: £7,807.31 - £8,752.71

Start Date: As soon as possible  

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a sports specialism to be part of a friendly, talented team at Fishponds CE Primary School who are dedicated to improving outcomes for children in a school with a friendly and supportive ethos.

We are able to offer you the opportunity to work with an exciting and enthusiastic school of children as well as a staff team who are both supportive and eager for challenge, determined to raise our children’s outcomes on every level.

You will need to be a strong communicator, good team player and interested in innovative approaches to learning and teaching.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of delivering sports lessons with a recognised coaching qualification from a sporting body such as the FA.
• Have a good knowledge around behaviour and have an understanding of SEMH and SEN needs.
• Uncompromisingly high expectations of themselves and all children and be able to engage children in fun and interesting ways
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• Understanding of the behavioural needs of children with ASC and how to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude and nurturing nature

In return our friendly, engaging and exciting school can offer:

• A friendly and successful school
• A positive learning environment
• Supportive staff, governors, parents and community
• Collaborative working within our Trust community
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Access to wellbeing support
• 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

Our School 

Fishponds is a large, exciting, multicultural and multi-faith Church of England Primary School community in the city of Bristol. Our values and ethos are based on love and our close-knit team really do go the extra mile to engage our children in the exciting opportunities on offer at Fishponds. In March 2022, we received a ‘Good’ grading in all areas from Ofsted. We have developed a curriculum designed to meet the needs of our children and provide an inclusive environment for all.

Our school is committed to working closely with the local community and has strong links with the neighbouring Easton Family Centre and our partner Lighthouse Schools Partnership.

The Trust  

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust. 

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools. 

We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home 

Closing Date: Monday 20 April 2026 at 9am

Interview Date:  To be confirmed

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.