Higher Level Teaching Assistant

(£25,632 - £32,763 based on 36 hours per week)

Are you looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant role that offers more than just a standard classroom?

This institution, situated on an extensive and distinctive campus in Cranleigh, offers both staff and students learning experiences that reach far beyond the classroom, with highlights including stables, a swimming pool, and forest schooling. For a professional dedicated to elevating the education of students with diverse needs, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Working Hours: Monday 8:30-16:00, Tuesday-Thursday 8:30-16:15, Friday 8:30-15:45

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons and support individuals or groups and provide short-term cover for teachers when needed.
• Collaborate on lesson planning and create engaging learning resources.
• Promote Development: Manage behaviour positively, foster student independence, and build self-esteem.
• Track student growth, assess progress, and keep parents updated while adhering to all school policies.
• Provide pastoral care, supervise students during breaks and lunch, and escort on offsite trips.
• Partner with specialists, such as therapists, and mentor new staff or work experience students.
• Use ICT tools to support learning and complete all required training, such as Team Teach.
• Supervise students in general movement around the entirety of the school ensuring their safety.

You Must Have…

• Be qualified with HLTA status or unqualified and willing to undergo training.
• The ability to interpret information for students with a wide spectrum of ability.
• Confidence with written and oral communication, organisational skills and attention to detail for meeting tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills within a solo-working or team environment.
• An enthusiastic attitude towards learning, alongside committed and empathetic qualities.
• Access to your own transportation due to semi-rural location.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

Ideally You Will Have…

• Previous experience working in a role supporting students with autism spectrum disorder or within a special educational needs setting.
• Team Teach training, or willing to undergo training before employment begins and refresher training periodically thereafter.

• Term-time only working plus 5 INSET days.
• £1000 retention bonus for new employees.
• Regular training, supervision and 1:1 mentoring supporting your career progression.
• Life insurance and medical cashplan.
• 24/7 employee wellbeing and counselling programme as well as access to Adult mental Health First Aiders and occupational health support.
• Discounted fitness classes.
• Free lunch during term time.
• Ample on-site parking.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact: [email removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university