HLTA
Randstad · Guildford, South East
HLTA at Randstad, based in Guildford, South East, paying £14.00 - £15.28 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £14.00 - £15.28 per hour
- Location
- Guildford, South East
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 7 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
43% below the typical rate for teaching assistant
Reference SD-12322
About the role
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Position Available Now!
Location: Cranleigh, Near Guildford
Compensation: £14.00 - £15.28 per hour
Annual Salary Range: £25,015.20 - £27,302.30 (Equivalent to £29,120.00 - £31,782.40 FTE)
Employment Type: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Term Time Only
About The School:
At this school, the whole team are committed to empowering young individuals with the necessary skills and resources to forge their own paths in life. They offer top-notch teaching, exceptional individual support, and a variety of specialised, integrated therapy programs to assist students with diverse learning needs in achieving their personal objectives.
Role Overview:
In the role of HLTA, you will play a pivotal part in supporting their students' academic journey and overall well-being. Their goal is to ensure every student thrives in a nurturing and secure setting. This may involve implementing positive behaviour management strategies tailored to each child's unique requirements.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Uphold and promote student welfare in line with school policies, including safeguarding and the PREVENT initiative.
- Collaborate with teachers to execute learning activities and experiences that are suitable for each class group. This will support a comprehensive curriculum designed to help students reach their maximum potential across all learning domains.
- Foster positive relationships with students to create a safe, enjoyable, and educational environment.
- Assist students in their learning process, providing additional explanations as needed and contributing to their educational journey.
- Work under the teacher's guidance to compile evidence and information that highlights students' achievements and progress.
- Engage in the evaluation of learning activities and provide constructive feedback on student performance.
- Assist teachers in monitoring, assessing, documenting, and reporting student progress in accordance with school policies to ensure comprehensive tracking of student development.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Qualifications:
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or higher
- GCSE English and Maths, grade C (or 4 under the new system) or above
Knowledge and Experience:
- Proficient in understanding and experience with students with SEN, SLD/PMLD, ADHD, and ASD
- Familiarity with safeguarding principles and child protection procedures
- Skilled in managing various behavioural approaches, including those addressing challenging behaviours
- Experience in an educational setting is preferred
- Experience in a multicultural, inclusive environment
Benefits Package:
Join this dynamic team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Life assurance
- Enhanced pension scheme (effective October)
- Perkbox discounts at major retailers
- Employee assistance program
- Car lease scheme
- Fully funded training and professional development
- Bike to work scheme
- Complimentary membership to their health cash back plan, allowing you to claim back expenses on services like dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more.
If this sounds ideal, why wait? For more information on this position, please apply now, or contact Paul at Randstad on [phone removed] or email [email removed].
experience
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
HLTA,HLTA
education
college
Reference: SD-12322 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 7 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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