Higher Level Teaching Assistants
About this role
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) — Park House School
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of Five Rivers Child Care Ltd
Location: Taunton, Somerset (Park House School)
Salary: £25,313 - £27,616 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, Term Time Only (Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30, 37.5 hours per week; part-time or compressed-hours options also considered)
Closing Date: 10/09/2026
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with Five Rivers Child Care Ltd to recruit dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) for Park House School in Taunton, Somerset. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist, therapeutic learning environment designed for young people aged 8 to 19 with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who have not thrived in mainstream settings.
Working within a trauma-informed practice model and building upon Thrive principles, you will support teaching and learning both in the classroom and through wider enrichment activities. Because many of our pupils have experienced disrupted educational journeys, your compassionate, reliable approach and focus on relationship-building will be vital in helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Learning Support: Support teaching delivery and lead learning sessions across a holistic, personalized curriculum tailored to complex needs.
Therapeutic Environment: Foster a safe, welcoming, and supportive setting where every young person is respected, listened to, and encouraged to develop independence.
Holistic Development: Help pupils re-engage with education, develop emotional resilience, and build essential skills for future education, employment, and life.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team alongside qualified teachers and specialist professionals.
Key Requirements
Skills & Abilities: Good written and IT skills, effective communication with children, colleagues, and external professionals, and strong active listening skills.
Approach: Caring, reliable, resilient, and passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs. (Experience in specialist education settings is advantageous, though transferable skills are warmly welcomed.)
Mobility & Compliance: A valid UK driving licence and the Right to Work in the UK.
Why Join Five Rivers?
Health & Wellbeing: Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme, Employee Support Programmes, and health-focused benefits.
Financial Benefits: Enhanced company pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution and an enhanced maternity policy.
Perks: Blue Light Card eligibility, Refer-a-Friend bonus, Refer-a-Foster-Carer bonus, and long service recognition awards.
Professional Growth: Ongoing training and support from internal and external trainers, with clear opportunities for career development and progression.