Cranleigh, Surrey, United Kingdom
£27,715 - £30,677
Permanent
HLTA
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey, United Kingdom
Contract: Permanent, Term-Time (39 weeks per year)
Hours: 36 hours per week (Mon–Fri)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and resilient Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. This unique role combines classroom-based teaching support with practical, work-related learning (WRL) experiences for students with complex learning disabilities and social communication needs.
Your week will be split to provide a variety of support:
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3 Days: Supporting the Work-Related Learning Team with internal and external vocational experiences.
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2 Days: Working as an HLTA within classrooms, delivering learning and mentoring Teaching Assistants.
Actual Salary:
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Qualified: £27,715 - £30,677
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Unqualified: £23,999 - £26,603 (training provided)
Key Responsibilities and Duties
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Educational Delivery: Deliver planned learning activities and contribute to lesson preparation alongside class teachers to ensure high-quality educational outcomes.
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Vocational Support: Guide students through functional, motivational, and meaningful work experiences designed to build life skills and independence.
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Mentoring: Act as a key point of support and mentorship for Teaching Assistants within the classroom.
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Student Well-being: Support students aged 5-19 with severe social communication and behavioural needs, providing boundaries, choices, and personal care where required to ensure their comfort and dignity.
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Safety: Implement safe and effective physical intervention (Team Teach) when necessary to support students with complex needs.
Essential Requirements
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Licence & Age: You must be over 25 years of age and have held a full, valid driving licence for at least 2 years. You must be willing to pass a minibus driver's assessment.
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Resilience: Exceptional mental, emotional, and physical resilience is required to support students with complex and sometimes challenging behaviours.
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Transport: Own transport is highly desirable due to the semi-rural, 23-acre site location.
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Right to Work: Please note, we do not provide visa sponsorship or visa conversions at this time.
Benefits and Rewards
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Financial Bonus: £1,000 Retention Bonus (paid in stages: £250 at 1 month, £250 at 1 year, and £500 at 18 months).
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Meals & Parking: Free lunch provided during term time and ample free on-site parking.
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Health & Wellbeing: Life insurance, Medical Cash Plan, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
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Training: Comprehensive induction and fully funded Team Teach positive behaviour support training.
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Career Growth: Clear opportunities for promotion and professional development within the Trust.
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Extra Perks: Access to Adult Mental Health First Aiders and discounted fitness classes.
Application & Selection
Selection will include an interview and the requirement to teach a prepared lesson on a specified topic to our students. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.
