Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Location: Effingham, Surrey
Contract: Fixed Term (until December 2025), Full-Time
Salary: £27,713 - £30,250 (dependent on qualifications) + £2,000 Welcome Bonus for HLTAs with SEN experience
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in an SEN setting? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the education and development of autistic students? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role:
We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a specialist SEN school in Effingham, Surrey. The successful candidate will:
✔ Lead lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
✔ Support teaching and learning by delivering well-structured activities to individuals, small groups, or full classes.
✔ Monitor and support pupil progress, adapting teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
✔ Play an active role in safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
✔ Support students with behavioural and communication needs, ensuring a positive and engaging environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a school dedicated to providing high-quality education to students aged 11-16 with autism and associated learning needs.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is:
✔ Passionate about SEN education and dedicated to student success.
✔ Experienced in working with autistic students or those with complex learning needs.
✔ Skilled in adapting lessons to support different abilities.
✔ A confident communicator, able to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
✔ Qualified at Level 4 or above (HLTA Diploma or equivalent essential).
✔ GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or equivalent) essential.
Why Choose This Role?
✅ A supportive and collaborative work environment.
✅ Opportunities for training, career development, and progression.
✅ A fulfilling role where you can make a real difference in students' lives.
✅ Access to fantastic benefits, including life assurance, an enhanced pension, Perkbox discounts, an employee assistance programme, and more!
If you’re looking for a new challenge in a specialist setting, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply or find out more, contact me at Scott.Styles@teachingpersonnel.com.
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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.
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