Higher Level Teaching Assistant New

Location: Effingham, Surrey
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Term Time Only)
Salary: £27,713 - £30,250 (dependent on qualifications)
⏳ Start Date: September 2025

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) looking to make a real impact in the lives of students with autism and associated learning difficulties? We are seeking a dedicated HLTA to support teaching and learning in a specialist setting, working with students aged 11-16 with behavioural and communication needs.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEN), you will:
✔️ Lead lessons in the absence of a class teacher.
✔️ Support teaching and learning through differentiated activities.
✔️ Provide meaningful feedback on pupil behaviour and engagement.
✔️ Implement individual education plans (EHCPs).
✔️ Monitor pupil welfare and contribute to safeguarding practices.

✅ GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or equivalent).
✅ HLTA Diploma (Level 4) or equivalent qualification/experience.
✅ Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
✅ Passion for supporting SEN students in a nurturing environment.

Enjoy a supportive working environment with excellent benefits, including:

• Life assurance and enhanced pension.
• Perkbox discounts on high street brands.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Car lease and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Health cashback plan (covering dental, optical, physio, and more).
• £2,000 Welcome Bonus (payable in two instalments after probation and one year of service).

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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