Teaching Assistant

Reed; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Education in Woking, Surrey, is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support and lead learning for pupils aged 7-17 with SEMH needs. The role includes delivering interventions, running small groups and stepping in for the class teacher when needed.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to promote wellbeing, personalised learning and safeguarding in a therapeutic environment. The position is full-time and on-site at a dedicated specialist school.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or significant experience in a comparable role.
• Experience working with children and young people with SEMH, SEND or complex needs.
• Ability to support teaching and lead learning activities.
• Strong safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead learning activities across the school to promote engagement and achievement.
• Deliver targeted interventions and small group sessions; provide one-to-one support.
• Lead lessons when required in line with school expectations.
• Support pupils with EHCPs, SEMH needs and additional learning needs.
• Monitor, record and contribute to reporting on pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, families and external professionals.
• Help create a purposeful, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive life choices.
• Uphold safeguarding and pupil welfare standards.

Skills

HLTA status

SEMH experience

Relationship building

Safeguarding understanding

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Woking, Surrey
Full Time 37.5 Hours per Week

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist therapeutic school in Woking, supporting children and young people aged 7-17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional barriers to learning. This is an exciting opportunity to join a setting where relationships, wellbeing and personalised education are at the centre of everything we do.

About the School

Part of a respected national group of specialist schools, this provision offers a therapeutic and nurturing learning environment, combining small class sizes with high levels of individual support. The school is committed to helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence while re‑engaging positively with education.

With a bespoke, needs‑led curriculum and a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, students benefit from personalised learning pathways designed around their strengths, interests and future aspirations. Staff work collaboratively to create a calm, inclusive atmosphere where every child feels understood, valued and able to succeed.

The Role

As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will support and lead learning across the school, helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally. Working closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will deliver targeted interventions, lead small group sessions and, when required, deliver lessons in the absence of the class teacher.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead learning activities that promote engagement, achievement and positive behaviour.
• Deliver targeted interventions, small group sessions and one‑to‑one support.
• Lead lessons when required in line with school expectations.
• Support pupils with EHCPs, SEMH needs and additional learning needs.
• Monitor, record and contribute to reporting on pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, families and external professionals.
• Help create a purposeful, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive life choices.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare.

About You

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Hold HLTA status or have significant experience in a comparable role.
• Have experience working with children and young people with SEMH, SEND or complex needs.
• Are confident supporting teaching and leading learning activities.
• Can build strong, positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Demonstrate patience, resilience and emotional intelligence.
• Share a commitment to inclusion, therapeutic practice and pupil‑centred education.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

• Small class sizes and high staff‑to‑pupil ratios.
• A therapeutic and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression.
• A rewarding role where you can have a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

Please note, successful applicants will undergo pre‑employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Reed Education is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults. We are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.