HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Ready to take your teaching assistant career beyond four standard walls?

Set across a stunning, expansive campus in Cranleigh, our school offers a truly unique learning environment complete with on-site stables, a swimming pool, and dedicated forest schooling facilities.

We are seeking a passionate, adaptable professional to help deliver exceptional, tailored education for pupils with diverse learning needs.

Please note: We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy. Applicants must hold the permanent right to work in the UK.

Salary: £25,632 - £32,763 per annum (pro-rata, based on 36 hours per week)

Working Hours: Mon 08:30-16:00 | Tue-Thu 08:30-16:15 | Fri 08:30-15:45

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading & Covering: Step up to lead dynamic small-group sessions, work 1-to-1 with individual pupils, and provide short-term cover for class teachers when required.
• Planning & Resource Design: Work collaboratively with teaching staff to shape engaging lessons and tailored educational materials.
• Supporting Growth & Wellbeing: Encourage independence, boost pupil confidence, and apply positive behaviour management techniques across the school.
• Tracking & Communication: Monitor pupil progress, maintain accurate records, and build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Pastoral & Campus Safety: Provide dedicated pastoral care, assist with break/lunchtime supervision, escort offsite visits, and ensure safe movement around our broad campus grounds.
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Work closely with occupational and speech therapists, while mentoring trainees and new colleagues.

What We Look For

Essential Criteria

• Qualified HLTA status (or an unqualified practitioner fully committed to completing the qualification).
• Ability to break down and adapt learning materials for a wide range of academic abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent time management, and a keen eye for detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the flexibility to thrive independently or as part of a close-knit team.
• An empathetic, energetic approach to supporting children with additional needs.
• Access to personal transport (essential due to our semi-rural location).
• Full eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Desirable Criteria

• Prior experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or working within a Special Educational Needs (SEN) environment.
• Existing Team Teach certification (or a commitment to complete the training prior to your start date).

What We Offer

• Competitive Financial Perks: £1,000 welcome retention bonus, life insurance cover, and a comprehensive healthcare cash plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Term-time working plus 5 INSET days, giving you predictable, school-calendar hours.
• Professional Development: Ongoing 1-to-1 mentoring, structured career pathways, and fully funded training (including Team Teach).
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme, confidential counselling, Mental Health First Aiders, occupational health support, and discounted gym/fitness sessions.
• On-Site Perks: Complimentary daily lunches during term time and ample free on-site parking.
• Term-time only + 5 INSET days

How to Apply

Ready to make a meaningful difference to our pupils' lives?

For an informal chat or more details about the role, please get in touch with Brittany Tijou at [email removed] or call [phone removed] and ask for Brittany.

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