Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Salary/Rate:£27,713 - £30,250
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Leatherhead
County:Surrey
Role:Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Job ref:236
Post Date:21.04.25
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About the Role

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who can commute to an SEN School near Leatherhead, Surrey? We are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) who has experience supporting and educating young learners with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs (SEMH) and/or Autism.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) responsibilities:

  • The purpose of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant is to support the Class teacher with all elements of the day to day running of the class and to teach whole classes, groups and individual lessons in consultation with the Class Teacher regularly across a range of classes.
  • To lead in the absence of any Class Teachers across the school.
  • Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the school’s policies, including safeguarding and prevent.
  • Provide meaningful feedback on pupil behaviour, relationships and attitudes.
  • Monitor pupil's conduct and behaviour throughout the learning process and intervene to resolve highly complex, difficult or very challenging issues and keep records of incidents, health, behaviour
  • Work with pupils on therapy or care programmes, designed and supervised by a therapist/care professional.
  • Commute to SEN School in a rural location near Leatherhead, Surrey

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) requirements:

  • The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification or demonstrate equivalent skill level.
  • GCSE pass above C (or 4 in the new GCSE system) in English and Maths
  • Relevant knowledge or experience of SEN, SEMH and/or ASD
  • Commute to SEN School in a rural location near Leatherhead, Surrey
  • Eligibility to work within the UK
  • Available Mon-Thurs 08:15 - 16:45 Fri 08:15 - 16:00

Why join our partner SEN School near Leatherhead, Surrey:

  • Potential for a welcome bonus 
  • Support leadership team in place to help you settle and grow 
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • UK Healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • Access to high street discounts via Perkbox

At Inspire EHC we work with several SEND Education and Healthcare settings throughout Surrey and would be delighted to welcome you as part of our team.
Inspire EHC ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and at least two independent references. Inspire EHC ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer.

 

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