HLTA

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Waverley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance and medical cashplan

24/7 wellbeing and counselling

Discounted fitness classes

Free lunch during term time

Ample on-site parking

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for a vibrant campus in Cranleigh. This 36-hour week role offers a salary of £25,632–£32,763 and involves leading lessons, supporting individuals or groups, and providing short-term cover for teachers.

You must have HLTA status or be willing to train; strong communication and organisational skills are essential, with a full enhanced DBS check required. Access to transport is preferred due to semi-rural location.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or willingness to undergo training.
• Ability to interpret information for a wide spectrum of ability.
• Confident written and oral communication, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills in solo or team settings.
• Willingness to undergo full enhanced DBS check.
• Access to transport due to semi-rural location.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons and provide short-term cover for teachers as needed.
• Collaborate on lesson planning and create engaging learning resources.
• Promote development, manage behaviour, and foster student independence.
• Track progress and communicate with parents while following school policies.
• Provide pastoral care, supervise breaks/lunch, and assist on offsite trips.
• Partner with specialists and mentor new staff or work experience students.
• Utilise ICT tools to support learning and complete required training.
• Supervise student movement across the school ensuring safety.

Skills

HLTA status

Interpreting information

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Empathy

Teamwork

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.
• Term-time only working plus 5 INSET days.
• 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.