Temp to Perm HLTA

Randstad Education; Waverley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

£1000 retention bonus

Training and mentoring

Life insurance

Wellbeing programme

Free lunch

On-site parking

Job summary

Randstad Education seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a Cranleigh campus, focusing on supporting students with diverse needs and leading lessons. You will collaborate on lesson planning and create engaging resources, while providing short-term cover for teachers.

Ideally HLTA qualified or willing to train; strong communication, organisational skills and behaviour management are essential. A semi-rural location requires own transport; DBS checks will be completed.

Qualifications

• Be qualified with HLTA status or willing to train.
• Ability to interpret information for students with varied ability.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and organisational ability.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills in solo or team settings.
• Enthusiastic, committed and empathetic towards learning.
• Own transport due to semi-rural location.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons and support individuals or groups, with short-term cover as needed.
• Collaborate on lesson planning and create engaging learning resources.
• Promote development by managing behaviour and building independence.
• Track student progress and communicate with parents within school policies.
• Provide pastoral care, supervise breaks/lunches, and assist on offsite trips.
• Mentor new staff or work experience students and collaborate with specialists.
• Use ICT tools in learning and complete required training such as Team Teach.
• Ensure student safety during movement around the school.

Skills

HLTA status

Diverse learning support

Written & oral communication

Behaviour management

Tools

Team Teach

Job description

Seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant role that goes beyond the traditional classroom?

Set on an expansive, unique campus in Cranleigh, this institution offers staff and students exceptional learning experiences that extend far outside standard walls, featuring forest schooling, an on-site swimming pool, and stables. It is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated professional eager to enrich education 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.