HLTA

Randstad Education; Godalming; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only working

£1000 retention bonus

Regular training and mentoring

Life insurance and medical cashplan

Wellbeing support and counselling

On-site parking

Free lunch during term time

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a unique campus in Cranleigh. This role focuses on supporting learners with diverse needs, with features such as forest schooling, a swimming pool and stables that extend beyond the traditional classroom.

You will lead lessons, assist with planning, promote positive behaviour and track student progress. Applicants must have HLTA status (or be willing to train) and have the right to work in the UK, with access to own transport

Qualifications

• Be qualified with HLTA status or willing to undertake training.
• Ability to interpret information for students with wide abilities.
• Clear written and oral communication, with strong organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills in solo or team environments.
• Enthusiastic, committed and empathetic attitude towards learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons and support individuals or groups; provide short-term cover when needed.
• Collaborate on lesson planning and create engaging learning resources.
• Promote positive development, manage behaviour and build student independence.
• Track progress and keep parents updated while following school policies.
• Provide pastoral care, supervise breaks and accompany offsite trips.
• Work with specialists and mentor new staff or work experience students.
• Use ICT tools to support learning and complete required training such as Team Teach.
• Supervise student movement around the school for safety.

Skills

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Interpreting information for varied Ab

Teamwork / independent work

Empathy and patience

ICT literacy

Education

HLTA status

DBS check (enhanced)

Tools

ICT tools

Job description

(£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?

Located on an expansive and unique campus in Cranleigh, this institution provides students and staff with educational experiences extending well beyond the traditional classroom. Key features include forest schooling, a swimming pool, and stables. This represents an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated professional passionate about enhancing learning for students with diverse needs.

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.

Benefits:

• 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.