Level Teaching Assistant and Mentor

Higher Level Teaching Assistant and Mentor

Employer:

Teaching Vacancies

Location:

Hempton Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4AJ

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage
Actual salary for term–time only work is £25,291 – £26,994 per annum (pay award pending), plus generous pension and sick pay scheme.

Contract Type:

Permanent, Term Time only

Hours:

Full time – 37 hours per week, 8:30 am – 16:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Site: 8:30 am – 16:00 pm ;
Friday 8:30 am – 16:00 pm.

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

13 July 2026

SGS Pegasus School – an innovative specialist school for children and young people with autism aged 4‑19 – is recruiting a compassionate, creative and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our specialist Semi Formal pathway team.

You will provide personalised support across the school, including 1:1 sessions, small groups, whole‑class sessions and educational trips, and may be asked to lead or plan a class in the teacher’s absence. Your focus will be on supporting SEN pupils through academic, social and emotional aspects of school life.

• Assist students throughout the school day in class, small groups and 1:1 sessions.
• Help pupils engage with learning through personalised and creative approaches.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people.
• Lead or support whole‑class learning when required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Support educational visits and off‑site learning opportunities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and life skills.
• Promote positive behaviour through relational approaches.
• Provide intimate care for pupils where required.
• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

• GCSEs or equivalent Level 2 qualifications.
• Experience supporting autistic children and young people.
• Understanding of social inclusion, personalised learning and relational behaviour approaches.
• Ability to lead a class and support positive learning experiences with the child at the centre.
• Strong communication, organisational and time‑management skills.
• A creative, resourceful and reflective approach with strong problem‑solving skills.
• A patient, empathetic and approachable manner.
• Motivation, reliability and ambition for both own development and student outcomes.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience working with KS4 students working below age-related expectations.
• Experience of partnership working and building positive community links.
• Experience providing intimate care for students.

• A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting.
• Comprehensive induction and support.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• The chance to work alongside experienced SEND professionals.
• A warm and collaborative team culture.
• Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers and trustees share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and may involve background checks, DBS, medical checks and right‑to‑work verification.