We're looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support our exceptional students with autism. Join a passionate team in a unique, evidence-based learning environment.
Location: SGS Pegasus School
Full Time Equivalent Salary: Between £29,064 and £31,022 (SCP 13-17).
Pro rata'd for term time only and working hours per week. Salary is dependent on level of qualification and experience. Term Time Only Contracts will occur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.
Contract Types: We have multiple positions in for this role available. Permanent, full time and part time. All positions are term time only.
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am - 4.00pm on Friday.
SGS Academy Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, which was formed in response to the request of the Regional Schools Commissioner, Sir David Carter in November 2014.
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College sponsor the Trust, and their size and range of expertise forms the basis of the support for schools within the Trust.
There are three schools within the Trust:
SGS Forest High School is situated in Cinderford, Forest of Dean. Forest High School has engaged with some of the best learning providers in the county to establish a rich, extensive curriculum and to support classroom teaching. The School is small, intimate and student focused.
SGS Pegasus School opened in September 2017 providing a genuinely innovative school for children and young people with autism. It is located in Patchway, South Gloucestershire. The School provides a personalised, multi-disciplinary and evidence-based approach to support young people to learn and thrive.
SGS Berkeley Green UTC opened in September 2017. As the first University Technical College (UTC) in Gloucestershire, Berkeley Green aspires to combine outstanding academic and technical education.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities: See job description and person specification
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications: See job description and person specification
Why choose SGS Academy Trust?
You will become part of the wider SGS family supporting you with your professional development. SGSAT staff enjoy access to the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, discounted shopping benefits, and access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources.
It is important that you read our safeguarding policy and recruitment of ex offenders policy (shown below) before submitting your application.
Closing Date: Friday 26th September 2025
Expected Interview Date: w/c Monday 29th September 2025
Work Location: In person
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reference ID: REQ001209