HLTA / Senior Teaching Assistant – SEMH School in Esher

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Ltd in Esher, Surrey, is recruiting an HLTA / Senior Teaching Assistant to join a brand-new specialist school opening to support pupils with SEMH needs and MLD. The role involves delivering pre-planned lessons, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and helping create a safe, inclusive learning environment for pupils aged 7–17.

This full-time position offers a September start, 8:30am–4:30pm, at a daily rate of £130, with a focus on developing confidence, resilience and

Qualifications

• Experience as HLTA, TA, Cover Supervisor or Unqualified Teacher.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and provide classroom cover when required.
• Support pupils across Key Stages on a 1:1, small-group and whole-class basis.
• Work alongside teaching staff to adapt learning and meet individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop confidence and resilience.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

HLTA

Teaching Assistant

Cover Supervisor

Unqualified Teacher

SEND

SEMH

Job description

HLTA / Senior Teaching Assistant — SEMH School in Esher

Esher, Surrey

£130 per day | Full-Time | 8:30am — 4:30pm | Long-Term Opportunity | September Start

Ready to take the next step in your education career?

A brand-new specialist school opening in Esher is looking for confident and experienced education professionals to join its founding team. We’re keen to hear from HLTAs, experienced Teaching Assistants and Unqualified Teachers who are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs.

The school will support pupils aged 7–17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), providing a structured, nurturing environment where every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and provide classroom cover when required.
• Support pupils across Key Stages on a 1:1, small-group and whole-class basis.
• Work alongside teaching staff to adapt learning and meet individual needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils develop confidence and resilience.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as an HLTA , experienced Teaching Assistant , Cover Supervisor or Unqualified Teacher.
• Confident leading learning and managing groups of pupils independently.
• Experience within SEND, SEMH or alternative provision is advantageous.
• A proactive, adaptable and resilient approach.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.